Siegelman Lawyer Stumped By Obstruction ChargeWhen assistant US attorney Steve Feaga tossed a cryptic obstruction of justice accusation at Gov. Don Siegelman (D) earlier this week, what was he talking about?
I spoke with Siegelman’s lawyer Vince Kilborn this afternoon. He said he isn’t sure what Feaga meant by the obstruction comment, but that prosecutors did approach him about six weeks ago with a reduced-sentence offer if Siegelman cooperated in another case (though, not several cases as Feaga insinuated). Siegelman decided not to testify against Tuscaloosa physician Phillip Bobo in a Medicaid fraud case, despite the “attractive” prospect of a reduced sentence. Bobo was acquitted by a jury on Aug. 20. Kilborn pointed out, however, that opting not to cooperate with prosecutors is not obstruction of justice. So the mystery continues.