Posted on 07/17/2006 10:08:20 PM PDT by John Semmens
A lawyer for Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.), the congressman under investigation for bribery, has demanded that the records seized from his Capitol Hill office be kept under until they are returned to him. The major concern appears to be future film and book rights.
"These alleged crimes were committed by Congressman Jefferson," said Aikeen Jabbar, Jefferson's lawyer. "Any future profits that may accrue from an exposition--either in print or on film--of these events would not have been possible without Mr. Jefferson's efforts. Therefore, if there is to be any money made it rightfully belongs to him."
In addition to laying out a case for Jefferson's "authorship" rights, Jabbar also alleged that the investigation and media reports surrounding it were an invasion of Jefferson's privacy. "It's a sad day for America if a man cannot take a bribe confidentially in the privacy of his own office without news of it being splashed all over the media," said Jabbar. "The payment was between consenting adults. It's nobody else's business."
Jabbar asserted that since the money in question was "used for Congressman Jefferson's own personal enjoyment" the government's actions against him are motivated by "prurient curiosity." "Unless the records, props, devices and other materials seized are quietly returned, Congressman Jefferson could experience irreparable harm," said Jabbar.
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The gall of some people! Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh!
Darn it John, ya gotta stop. I had smoke coming out my ears till I saw your byline. Great stuff, keep it up.....Bob
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