Signs point to federal investigators zeroing in on DeLay

[kpete]

Posted on Tue, Apr. 04, 2006
Signs point to federal investigators zeroing in on DeLay
BY RON HUTCHESON
Knight Ridder Newspapers

WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom DeLay's decision to leave Congress ends his political problems, but his legal woes may be far from over.

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Lawyers who've worked at the intersection of politics and criminal law expressed skepticism about DeLay's explanation that he stepped down because of concerns that he'd lose his re-election bid in November.

"The guy has a hide of titanium. This is not about his election, this is about his defense of the criminal investigation," former federal prosecutor John P. Flannery II said. "The circle is closing on him for a federal indictment."

Brand, whose previous clients have included members of Congress, said it wasn't uncommon for lawmakers to shelve their political careers when faced with the possibility of criminal charges.

"He's going to face hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal expenses if he gets charged and decides to defend himself," Brand said. "It's hard to focus on that and focus on re-election."


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http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/14262634.htm

[joeybee12]

1. Thanks for this wonderful post!!!!!!!!!!!

And speaking of Delay's tough hide, wondr how that's gonna hold up in those communal showers in prison????

[Lone_Star_Dem]

2. Yes indeed...

The Bugman has many a sleepless night still ahead of him.

[IndyOp]

3. Oh, my. Is there a defense fund I could contribute to?

NOT!

:woohoo:

[kiteinthewind]

4. Kick!!

:kick:

[CatWoman]

5. It's all Michael Moore and Barbara Streisand's fault!!!

:D

[RedEarth]

6. kr