Answers May Be Coming Soon In Siegelman Case

[babylonsister]

Results Of DOJ Probe Into Siegelman Prosecution To Be Released In 'Near Future'
By Justin Elliott - December 23, 2008, 6:04PM


We may be getting some answers in the saga of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman sooner rather than later.

DOJ's Office Of Professional Responsibility expects "in the near future" to complete its probe into allegations of politicized prosecution in the Siegelman case, according to a letter from the DOJ sent to Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) yesterday. The letter also reveals that the OPR is looking into the allegations of improper communications between jurors and members of the prosecution team during Siegelman's trial.

At issue are charges made by a whistle-blower, who worked in the U.S. Attorney's office in Alabama, that were first publicly reported in November after Conyers sent a letter to the DOJ about the matter.

Emails provided by the whistle-blower suggested that U.S. Attorney Leura Canary -- whose husband was a top GOP operative and Karl Rove associate -- continued to be involved in the case after recusing herself. Other emails suggested inappropriate contact between jurors and the prosecution, including expressions of romantic interest by jurors in an FBI agent on the prosecution team.

In an interview with TPMmuckraker last month, an outraged Siegelman called it "astounding" that the alleged impropriety involving the jury had not been revealed to the judge and the defense. There has long been evidence that Siegelman's prosecution on corruption charges was politically motivated.

more...

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/12/doj_responds_to_conyers_on_sie.php

[Jackpine Radical]

1. The BUSH "Justice" Department

is going to investigate the actions of a US Attorney, appointed by Bush to the Bush "Justice" Department, in order to see if the BUSH appointee did anything wrong while persecuting prosecuting a BUSH enemy. Is that what's happening here?

[Rainbowreflect]

2. That about covers it. I am sure it's all on the up & up!

[livvy]

3. Nothing to see here...move along, but I'll KnR it anyway.

I really want to see him cleared of any and all charges.
The real frickin' criminals run free, demolishing our Constitution, wrecking our standing in the world, and robbing us blind, and Sigelman has to fight for his freedom and honor. Grrrr....:banghead:





Oh, and Merry Christmas, Sis! Keep up the good fight, as you always do! :pals: