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In another scathing judicial rebuke of the Bush boobs and their merry band
of neo-conmen and incompetent corporate cronies, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court
of Appeals has ruled that Don Seigelamn, former Gov of AL, should be
released immediately from prison.
Seigelman, you may remember, was the target of a purely political
prosecution masterminded by none other than Karl Rove.
In ruling to grant Seigelman bail, the court concluded that Seigelman's
appeal raised, "...substantial questions of law or fact."
That's judge speak for, "This prosecution was a huge, steaming pile of
bullshit from the beginning."
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http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/27/house.siegelman/
Judge orders jailed governor's release
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- A federal appeals court Thursday ordered former
Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman released from prison on bond pending his appeal,
saying he is not a flight risk and has shown his appeal will raise
"substantial questions of law or fact."
....
"It's been a lot of work," said Hiram Eastland of Greenwood, Mississippi,
lead counsel for Siegelman. "This is really huge, and we're gratified."
He said he had not spoken to the former governor yet and wasn't sure if he
knew of his impending release, which Eastland said would likely happen
Thursday evening.
Siegelman's appeal is pending before the 11th Circuit, Eastland said, adding
it involves "profound issues that should concern every American, Republican
or Democrat" regarding political expression through campaign contributions.
....
Siegelman began serving a sentence of more than seven years in prison in
June 2007, after he was convicted of corruption charges stemming from his
time in office.
Critics of the prosecution say Siegelman was the target of a smear campaign
by President Bush's long-time strategist, Karl Rove.
....
The House Judiciary Committee has been investigating claims Rove was
involved in the dismissal of several U.S. attorneys, and is interested in
Siegelman's case as part of the inquiry.
....
Testimony in previous hearings and a recent news report on Siegelman on CBS'
"60 Minutes" raised questions about whether the prosecution was "purely
political," the committee spokesman said.
The former governor's congressional testimony is scheduled for May, the
spokesman said.
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This purely political prosecution began after Bushco forced out the US
Attorney in the district and replaced him with a stooge. Yep, it's a direct
result of the famous firings.
This is only the beginning of the end to the Bush attempted putsch of our
judicial system. Heads should roll for this Stalinist prosecution of a
political adversary. Specifically, Karl Rove's head.
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Welcome to reality. Enjoy your visit. Slow thinkers keep right.
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Why are so many not smart enough to know they're not smart enough?
http://www.apa.org/journals/features/psp7761121.pdf
of neo-conmen and incompetent corporate cronies, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court
of Appeals has ruled that Don Seigelamn, former Gov of AL, should be
released immediately from prison.
Seigelman, you may remember, was the target of a purely political
prosecution masterminded by none other than Karl Rove.
In ruling to grant Seigelman bail, the court concluded that Seigelman's
appeal raised, "...substantial questions of law or fact."
That's judge speak for, "This prosecution was a huge, steaming pile of
bullshit from the beginning."
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http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/27/house.siegelman/
Judge orders jailed governor's release
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- A federal appeals court Thursday ordered former
Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman released from prison on bond pending his appeal,
saying he is not a flight risk and has shown his appeal will raise
"substantial questions of law or fact."
....
"It's been a lot of work," said Hiram Eastland of Greenwood, Mississippi,
lead counsel for Siegelman. "This is really huge, and we're gratified."
He said he had not spoken to the former governor yet and wasn't sure if he
knew of his impending release, which Eastland said would likely happen
Thursday evening.
Siegelman's appeal is pending before the 11th Circuit, Eastland said, adding
it involves "profound issues that should concern every American, Republican
or Democrat" regarding political expression through campaign contributions.
....
Siegelman began serving a sentence of more than seven years in prison in
June 2007, after he was convicted of corruption charges stemming from his
time in office.
Critics of the prosecution say Siegelman was the target of a smear campaign
by President Bush's long-time strategist, Karl Rove.
....
The House Judiciary Committee has been investigating claims Rove was
involved in the dismissal of several U.S. attorneys, and is interested in
Siegelman's case as part of the inquiry.
....
Testimony in previous hearings and a recent news report on Siegelman on CBS'
"60 Minutes" raised questions about whether the prosecution was "purely
political," the committee spokesman said.
The former governor's congressional testimony is scheduled for May, the
spokesman said.
------
This purely political prosecution began after Bushco forced out the US
Attorney in the district and replaced him with a stooge. Yep, it's a direct
result of the famous firings.
This is only the beginning of the end to the Bush attempted putsch of our
judicial system. Heads should roll for this Stalinist prosecution of a
political adversary. Specifically, Karl Rove's head.
---
Welcome to reality. Enjoy your visit. Slow thinkers keep right.
------
Why are so many not smart enough to know they're not smart enough?
http://www.apa.org/journals/features/psp7761121.pdf
