 Former Crosby Mayor James Hunter was acquitted from two felony charges earlier this year, and last week he was acquitted from a third felony charge of possessing a stolen firearm. A hearing was scheduled to discuss the stolen firearm charge, but Hunter was acquitted without a hearing after the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charge. Hunter purchased the reportedly stolen semi-automatic pistol a few years ago, not knowing it had been stolen in 1994. How was someone going to know that a gun was stolen? If it even was stolen, and frankly the evidence to me, I haven't even seen clear proof the gun was stolen. But assuming it was stolen in 1994, how would Mr. Hunter know about that, buying it in the 2010s? Chargers against Hunter for unlawful gambling and selling vehicle financing without a license are still pending. Hunter ran for Crosby Mayor this past election but lost to Bob Novak. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.