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Ted "A Series of Tubes" Stevens Found Guilty

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the now-a-series-of-cells dept.

techmuse writes "According to a series of tubes sites, Senator Ted Stevens has been found guilty of lying about free home renovations that he received from an oil contractor. He faces up to 5 years in jail, and the outcome of his current reelection bid is now in doubt. 'The conviction came after a tumultuous week in the jury room. First there were complaints about an unruly juror, then another had to be replaced when she left Washington following the death of her father. Finally, jurors on Monday discovered a discrepancy in the indictment that had been overlooked by prosecutors. Jury deliberations in this historic trial have at times been as contentious as some of the proceedings The Justice Department indicted Stevens on July 29, and the Alaska Republican took a huge legal gamble and asked for a speedy trial in order to resolve the charges before Election Day. Judge Emmet Sullivan complied with Stevens' request, and in less than three months from the time of his indictment, Stevens was found guilty.'"

4 of 565 comments (clear)

  1. Here is hoping by sithkhan · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I hope he does the proper thing and resigns. Although the Republicans cannot afford a single loss of Senate seats, he needs to immediately show respect to the people of Alaska. Of course, I'm still waiting for William Jefferson (D - LA) to do the right thing too ...

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  2. Re:Meet the new Senator, same as the old Senator.. by rrhal · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Many Alaskans would vote for a Sled dog if it had a R next its name on the ballot. It wouldn't suprise me if they reelect Stevens - then Sarah Palin would appoint his successor. Sarah may be going to Washington after all. Somehow I just don't see her appointing Cathy Murkowski ...

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  3. Re:Jail: "Just A Series of Bars" by mabhatter654 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    of course they can just make him broke and have to live out his final days in a state-funded nursing home... that's much WORSE than prison!

  4. Re:Hey Ted, maybe you can understand this by EriDay · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Bush is a lame duck who will be out of office in 3 months. The Pardon will come in January. He will be out pending appeal in the mean time; no jail time will be served.

    Republicans don't let Republicans go to jail. For example see Scooter Libby whose sentence commuted by Bush. Libby's commutation will be upgraded to a pardon before January 20.

    Removing Sevens from office is the important effect.