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U.S. Rep. William Jefferson and Bribery Charges

Nov 13

Posted by mastershake in Idictments | No Comments

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A federal appeals court has upheld bribery charges against U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, clearing the way for a trial.

The Louisiana Democrat sought to dismiss the indictment, claiming that his constituti

William Jefferson Bribery Charges

William Jefferson Bribery Charges

onal rights were violated when the grand jury received evidence that violated legislative immunity.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected Jefferson’s claims, ruling that prosecutors can pursue the case without making reference to constitutionally protected material.

A lower court judge previously refused to dismiss the indictment, saying Jefferson was trying to apply immunity so broadly that it would make it virtually impossible to ever charge a congressman with a crime.

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Arizona Congressman Rick Renzi Indicted

Nov 13

Posted by mastershake in Idictments, News | No Comments

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A racketeering charge and other counts have been added to an indictment against Arizona Congressman Rick Renzi.

congressman renzi indicted

congressman renzi indicted on racketeering

The indictment made public on Thursday also adds another defendant in the case against Renzi, who will leave Congress when his current term expires.

Renzi, a Republican who has represented the 1st Congressional District in northern and eastern Arizona for three terms, was first indicted by a federal grand jury in February.

Among other things, Renzi was originally charged with engineering a swap of federally owned mining land to benefit himself and a former business partner.

Renzi has previously pleaded not guilty to the original charges.

Download the Indictments here:

Download us_v_renzi_indictment_feb_21_2008.pdf

Download us_v_jefferson_memorandum_opinion_feb_13_2008.pdf

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Gun Control vs Gun Rights

Nov 13

Posted by mastershake in Use of Power | 1 Comment

Barack Obama on Gun Control
Click here for 11 full quotes on Gun Control OR other candidates on Gun Control OR background on Gun Control.

  • Ok for states & cities to determine local gun laws. (Apr 2008)
  • FactCheck: Yes, Obama endorsed Illinois handgun ban. (Apr 2008)
  • Respect 2nd Amendment, but local gun bans ok. (Feb 2008)
  • Provide some common-sense enforcement on gun licensing. (Jan 2008)
  • 2000: cosponsored bill to limit purchases to 1 gun per month. (Oct 2007)
  • Concealed carry OK for retired police officers. (Aug 2007)
  • Stop unscrupulous gun dealers dumping guns in cities. (Jul 2007)
  • Keep guns out of inner cities–but also problem of morality. (Oct 2006)
  • Bush erred in failing to renew assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
  • Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
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