Snyder's contempt for the government prosecution, however, was evident.

Following the reading of the verdict, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen and others discussed Snyder's decision to waive a jury hearing on the forfeiture of $13,000 resulting from the bribery conviction.

Van Bokkelen, who said he had never dealt with the issue in a similar way, asked Assistant U.S. Attorney Philip Benson for advice.

Snyder asked the judge why he was asking the government prosecutor for advice and not Snyder's own attorney.

"It's really hard to take his word for anything," Snyder said, directing his comment toward Benson.

Unlike during Tuesday's closing arguments, which saw a packed courtroom of Snyder's friends and family, only a handful of family members and friends were present when the verdict was read Thursday.

Snyder said the jurors saw beyond the allegations in the towing-related bribery charge, which led to an acquittal on that charge.

He said he will continue to fight the conviction, presumably through appeal.

One of his attorneys, Jackie Bennett, said during the afternoon courtroom session they have "reserved a number of issues for appeal."