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Jefferson Bid to Have Case Dismissed Denied
Rep. 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.
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Justice served. Jefferson deserves his day in court . . . in an orange jumpsuit.
February 7, 2008 11:02 AM | Reply | Permalink
I really wish this guy would go away. Go to jail, do not pass go, do not collect $200. It really is pathetic. Cop a plea and go to jail. He has caused so much damage already.
February 7, 2008 11:23 AM | Reply | Permalink
I hope there is a Democratic challenger to Rep. Jefferson worth his or her salt. His '06 runoff opponent, Karen Carter, was atrocious.
In '06 I was both living in New Orleans and working in Democratic politics (I've worked for two Senators and have a degree in the stuff). I did and do think that Rep. Jefferson is a tarnish on the national Democratic brand. I offered 20 hours a week in volunteer hours to Carter in her bid against Jefferson. Her office expressed interest when I came by but never contacted me, even after I returned to them several more times.
We need someone who can manage an actual campaign, or Rep. Jefferson will continue to take 60% in the runoffs.
February 7, 2008 11:54 AM | Reply | Permalink