2004
l Investigation under way: On June 25, reports surface that Salt Lake County District Attorney David Yocom is investigating Workman.
l Evidence evaluated: On Sept. 1, a bipartisan panel of prosecutors finds evidence to support two felony counts. Workman denies criminal wrongdoing; vows to continue campaigning for a second term.
l Charges filed: On Sept. 7, Yocom charges Workman with two counts of misusing public moneys. Council places her on paid leave; Deputy Mayor Alan Dayton named acting mayor.
l Judge weighs in: On Oct. 4, a state judge finds sufficient evidence to order Workman to stand trial, later set for Feb. 1.
l Workman bows out: Workman halts her campaign Oct. 12, citing a doctor's note that said she was unable to continue. After a legal battle, Republicans replace Workman with Ellis Ivory, defeated in November by Democrat Peter Corroon.
2005
l Workman cleared: After a five-day trial, a jury acquits Workman on Thursday.
What's next?
lWorkman may resume a political career: "We'll see if it's irreparable."
lShe will pursue her request that the county reimburse her legal bills.
l Workman will meet with her accountant before deciding the fate of more than $174,000 in campaign contributions.
Inside
* A tough case: Legal experts say charges were difficult to prosecute. A15
l Reaction: The response mostly follows party lines. A14
l A tough case: Legal experts say charges were difficult to prove. A15
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