Posted on 08/04/2005 7:00:03 AM PDT by ZGuy
Federal agents have executed search warrants on basically everything attached to Rep. Bill Jefferson (D) LA. FBI Agents raided his home in New Orleans, his home in Washington, his office in New Orleans, his office in Washington and EVEN HIS CAR.
Agents were seen today removing boxes from his Uptown New Orleans home. By mid-afternoon, locksmiths showed up with crowbars and hammers to assist. The DOJ says confirms a criminal investigation is in progress but would say nothing else.
U.S. Attoney Jim Letten was uncharacteristically mum on the case. He was so silent he even had trouble telling the media he wasn't going to tell them anything.
Jefferson's brother in law Judge Allen Green was convicted a month ago on corruption charges. At least one agent from that case was at the Congressman's home today.
Congressman Jefferson released this statement:
"Today, federal law enforcement officers executed search warrants on my Washington, D.C., and New Orleans homes as well as my vehicle in Washington. Subpoenas were issued to me, in my official capacity, to the clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and to members of my Washington and New Orleans office staff. I do not know the extent or precise nature of this investigation but I am cooperating fully with the authorities." Agents also were at the offices of his financial advisor in New Orleans and were apparently looking at campaign finance records.
I have no idea what they are looking for but there is an obvious observation to be made...
A judge issued a search warrant for both of his houses, both offices, his financial advisors' office and even his car. A judge simply doesn't order that many search warrants of a sitting Congressman on a whim. Somebody WAY up the chain of command approved this one.
BTW...how'd the GOP candidate do in the 2004 race..could the district be in play?
Feds Issue Warrants And Subpoenas to Louisiana Congressman Jefferson Premises And Person
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1456693/posts
Feds Search Homes of New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1456494/posts
Feds Search Homes, Car Of Rep. William Jefferson
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1456375/posts
"According to federal court documents related to the
case, in a recorded conversation Congressman Jefferson
asked Judge Green to raise money for the congressman´s
daughter, Jalila Jefferson-Bullock, in her 2003 campaign
for the Legislature. Judges are prohibited from raising
money for other political campaigns."
Many thanks for the links....I gather you're following this closely...Could you kindly ping me if you come across anymore info, or post anything else...? ( Not trying to create MORE work for you...LOL)..Regards..
Crooked politics in Louisiana? You've got to be kidding me!
/sarc
> I gather you're following this closely.
Nope. I just thought the headline looked familiar, and
got curious as to whether any of the other threads
had any clues as to the offense involved.
It was also amusing that when the story first broke
in the Legacy Media, they, umm, "neglected" to mention
the perp's party affiliation, thus telegraphing that
he's a 'rat. Apparently, they now report (D), so he's
being tossed overboard, which means everyone knows
the rap is a fair cop (as the Brits say).
Thanks.....BTW..notice that the Feds waited until Congress was in recess..
Wow, I am shocked to see the "(D)" next to his name.
Not a chance. The only way to win in that district is to be black and have a (D) after your name. Corruption and incompetance are fine, though.
Thanks
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