A plea agreement that settles a case never quite has the drama of a verdict - like a boxing match that ends in a decision rather than a knockout.
But when the boxer is Sheila Dixon, you just knew she wasn't going to go down without a fight. Or a final jab, even after the bout was essentially over.
The ex-mayor reached a deal in which she plead guilty to one count of perjury in return for her resignation. She was convicted of embezzlement in connection with her personal use of gift cards intended for the needy.
However, after she satisfies the terms of her probation — including a $45,000 charitable contribution and 500 hours of community service — the convictions will be wiped off her record and she'll be free to run for public office again. The probation will last a minimum of two years, meaning she will be barred from running in the next citywide election in 2011.
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