A jury has acquitted Quebec construction magnate Tony Accurso on one count of breach of trust.
The verdict came today after a brief deliberation by jurors.
Accurso was accused of offering trips and cash to the former mayor of Mascouche, Richard Marcotte, in exchange for municipal contracts for his company.
He'd initially faced six charges, but Accurso was only tried on the single charge.
The trial, which began Jan. 15, was heard at the courthouse in Joliette, Que.
Crown prosecutor Pascal Grimard says he will evaluate later whether there is a possibility to appeal.
Meanwhile, Accurso is due to go back on trial on May 7 on further charges, stemming from his alleged dealings with the city of Laval.