The defense is denying anything illegal took place calling any exchanges "gifts between friends." Author: Dana Smith Updated: 6:21 PM EDT August 4, 2021 NORFOLK, Va. — Attorneys on both sides painted different pictures of former Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe. Federal prosecutors have charged McCabe with several counts of corruption and bribery-related offenses. He’s maintaining his innocence. Prosecutors say McCabe accepted money, campaign contributions, gift cards, and personal gifts in exchange for actions that would benefit companies competing to provide medical and food services to inmates at the Norfolk City Jail. Opening statements got underway in his trial on Wednesday morning. The prosecution went first, telling the court: this case is about a man who abused his position of power to "cash in.”