Ernie Newton found guilty of campaign finance fraud

Ernie Newton

Ernie Newton

HARTFORD- A Superior Court jury found former State Sen Ernie Newton guilty on 3 charges of campaign finance fraud.

The jury cleared him of a witness tampering charge.

The panel could not reach a verdict on the remaining 4 charges.

Sentencing set for March 13.

The conviction also means Newton is in violation of his federal probation.

Michael Mayko