Jefferson Bid to Have Case Dismissed DeniedRep. William Jefferson’s (D-LA) case seems on track to be the most litigated criminal case in Congressional corruption history, it seems. From The Times-Picayune:
A federal judge Wednesday refused to dismiss bribery charges against Rep. William Jefferson, D-New Orleans, rejecting arguments that grand jury testimony had improperly involved “speech and debate” issues protected by the Consitution.The decision could delay the scheduled Feb. 25 start of the trial if Jefferson chooses to appeal the ruling to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A ruling there also could be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.