[nathanbedford]

You seem not to have any doubt that he is guilty, is that a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt? Did you give the man the presumption of innocence? Did you grant him a trial by jury in coming to your decision? Did you come to your conclusion by hearing witnesses cross-examined or did you rely on affidavits?

Finally, can you assure us that this man got any of those rights in court that sits without a jury and decides these kinds of matters routinely on affidavits. By the way, the scope of appeal is much more limited than it is in a criminal conviction

[Chet 99]

He was not convicted of anything. He was found in contempt of court. Same thing happened to Susan McDougal, by the way. I think she did close to two years in prison rather than squeal on Slick Willie. Wise choice, considering what happened to her husband, who did squeal.