Posted on 02/06/2008 5:24:26 PM PST by Libloather
Judge refuses to toss out indictment against La. congressman
2/6/2008, 6:07 p.m. CST
The Associated Press
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has refused to toss out an indictment against a Louisiana congressman accused of taking bribes, rejecting the argument that the indictment unconstitutionally infringed on his privileges as a congressman.
The ruling Wednesday could prompt a delay in the trial of Rep. William Jefferson, D-Louisiana, who faces up to 235 years in prison on bribery and other charges.
According to court papers, defense lawyers have indicated they will likely appeal the ruling.
Normally defendants are only allowed to appeal such rulings after a trial has taken place. But because this particular ruling touches on key constitutional questions regarding the separation of powers, the defense is permitted to file a pre-trial appeal.
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She's too loaded with with everything and anything to get back at Bush on everything and anything - real or imagined
Yep, that'll work for me.
Hard to believe that he would not toss it out. Must be the only judge in Lousiana that is not on the take.
I guess some good news for the day is welcome.
Or is the judge in VA?
Wanna bet?
Just compare and contrast this deal with the way Libby was handled. Proesecuting this crook will be called 'racism'.
Of that...there can be no doubt.
a Democrat is arguing that his bribery and corruption charges are unconstitutional because he is a congressman.
++++++++++++++++++++
I’d say that if he can use routine and accepted practices as a defense he is likely to win.
Don’t be too concerned for justice. Hitlery, our new President, upon Jefferson’s conviction, will issue an executive pardon. And the sick part about it is the overrun liberal courts will not object.
This is blatant racism at its finest!
:-)
This judge for SCOTUS
:)
Were you talking to Veni, Vidi, or Vici?
Crud. I hate when that happens :)
Miracles do happen.
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