ATLANTA (AP) A former DeKalb County official is facing a federal bribery charge. <br />
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The U.S. Attorney's office accused Jerry Clark on Friday of illegally receiving $3,500 bribe. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Clark served as a member of Zoning Board of Appeals until 2013. <br />
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Prosecutors said in court filings that Clark solicited and accepted a bribe in exchange for influence on transactions involving the county government. The transactions were valued at more than $5,000. <br />
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Authorities did not immediately release details on the alleged circumstances. <br />
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Clark and his attorney, R. Gary Spencer, both declined to comment.
