Two days after he addressed a Republican victory party here before cheering crowds, outgoing Gov. Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history, made another appearance Thursday — in court. Perry was indicted in August by a Travis County grand jury on two felony counts of abusing his official capacity and coercing a public servant. This was the first court hearing he has attended, sitting stoically through most of the heated arguments from lawyers. Related story: Rick Perry's mug shot quickly transforms into an Internet meme Ryan Parker Texas Gov. Rick Perry's mug shot has become the Internet¿s newest, favorite, cut-out, dress-up doll. ( Ryan Parker ) Perry's attorneys...
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