There's that old saying.. How can you tell if a Lawyer/Salesman/Politician is lying? If their lips are moving, they probably are.
MEMPHIS Former state Sen. John Ford said his resignation from his Senate seat Saturday was not connected to his arrest on bribery charges two days before.
Ford, who entered the Memphis federal courthouse today for a hearing, said his Senate resignation on the last day of the session had nothing to do with the corruption charges. He said he began planning his resignation after the legislature passed measures making it illegal for lawmakers to work as paid consultants.
"I made up my mind then it was time to go," Ford said. "I didn't need to resign from the Senate because of these charges."
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Ford, a 31-year veteran of the state Senate, is charged with taking $55,000 in payoffs from undercover agents during a government sting called "Tennessee Waltz."
