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Pat Reid and her defense attorney Tony Axam, leave Judge Cynthia Becker's chambers Wednesday morning.

Pat Reid sits with her defense attorney, Tony Axam, in court Wednesday.

Tony Pope (left) sits with his defense attorney, J. Tom Morgan, in court Wednesday.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater, is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater, leaves court for a break before she is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater, is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater (not shown), is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater (not shown), is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater, is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Tony Pope (left) sits with his defense attorney, J. Tom Morgan, in court Wednesday.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater, is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater, is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater (not shown), is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater, is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Juror No. 78, Georgette Prater, is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Dekalb ADA Lawanda Hodges stands as court begins Wednesday morning.

Defense attorney Tony Axam listens as juror No. 78, Georgette Prater, is questioned by Judge Cynthia Becker after questions arose Wednesday about jury deliberations. Prater was dismissed from the jury after a note was sent regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Tony Pope closes his eyes as he reads the verdict with his attorneys Pope and co-defendant Pat Reid were found guilty of racketeering charges in court Wednesday afternoon Wednesday November 20, 2013.

Chief Assistant District Attorney Kellie Hill reads the verdict. Tony Pope and Pat Reid were found guilty of racketeering charges in court Wednesday afternoon November 20, 2013.

Tony Pope sits with his attorneys John Petrey (left) J Tom Morgan as the verdict is read. Pope and co-defendant Pat Reid were found guilty of racketeering charges in court Wednesday afternoon November 20, 2013.

Judge Cynthia Becker polls jurors after their verdict Wednesday afternoon November 20, 2013.

Pat Reid sits in court after being found guilty. Tony Pope and Pat Reid were found guilty of racketeering charges in court Wednesday afternoon November 20, 2013.

Tony Pope (left) and Pat Reid were found guilty of racketeering charges in court Wednesday afternoon November 20, 2013. Defendants Tony Pope and Pat Reid are seen with their defense attorneys as the jury verdict was read.

Pat Reid takes jewelry off before heading to jail after being found guilty in court Wednesday afternoon November 20, 2013.

Tony Pope is led out of court Wednesday after he and co-defendant Pat Reid were found guilty of racketeering charges in court Wednesday afternoon November 20, 2013.

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Pat Reid and her defense attorney Tony Axam, leave Judge Cynthia Becker's chambers Wednesday morning.

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