Lee County Ex-Sheriff E.J. Melvin was convicted of more than 30 drug conspiracy and racketeering charges, according to Fox News. Melvin was arrested in May of this year after the FBI obtained several wire tap recordings which showed Melvin was planning to organize a drug bust, take possession of the drugs, and then redistribute them. Melvin's attorney Jack Swerling stated that Melvin was playing along with undercover agents in an effort to protect his confidential informants. He further stated witnesses for the prosecution could not be … [Read more...]