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Turner Says He Won't Step Down

BOSTON (CBS) - City Councilor Chuck Turner maintained his innocence during a rally in Roxbury on Saturday.

Just one day earlier, Turner was found guilty of accepting a $1,000 bribe and lying to FBI agents.

Turner spoke from the back of a truck before about 150 supporters in Dudley Square, saying he will not give up his city council seat, because he feels he did nothing wrong.

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WBZ News Radio's Doug Cope reports from the rally.

Turner also urged supporters to email the judge in the case, asking him to sentence Turner to probation -- not jail -- saying he'd rather continue working for the people here, than in jail.

Turner faces a maximum of 35 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 25.

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