Congressman William Jefferson
He is expected to be indicted today!!!!
It's about time. Now I expect Pelosi will justify him with the presumed innocent line.
I wonder if Tom Delay is still in trouble or have the charges been drops. It's sort of yesterday news.
It's about time. Now I expect Pelosi will justify him with the presumed innocent line.
I wonder if Tom Delay is still in trouble or have the charges been drops. It's sort of yesterday news.
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On 12 counts!!!!![:D] I hope they stick and burn this useless POS at the stake. And I hope they bring his "friends" down with him.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!!!!!!0 -
is he the one who started those nigerian bank transfer scams? JK. 0 -
Is this great or what? I'm going to turn the news on and check it out. Now, if we can only be so lucky in stopping the Bush-Kennedy-McCain Amnesty Bill! 0 -
Sounds like something I want to know about - link ??
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Just announced the indictment on CNN. He was indicted on 16 count of racketeering and bribery.
I am Shocked, Shocked! that there is a crooked politician in Louisiana.0 -
He's a Democrat, though, so no big deal. Asking him to step down would be mean-spirited. 0 -
Jury indicts Jefferson in bribery probe
By LARA JAKES JORDAN, Associated Press Writer 7 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Rep. William Jefferson (news, bio, voting record), D-La., was indicted Monday on federal charges of racketeering, soliciting bribes and money-laundering in a long-running bribery investigation into business deals he tried to broker in Africa.
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The indictment handed up in federal court in Alexandria., Va., Monday is more than an inch thick and list 16 alleged violations of federal law that could keep Jefferson in prison for up to 200 years.
This is a breaking news update. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
WASHINGTON (AP) - An indictment charging Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., in a long-running bribery investigation is being announced Monday, federal officials said.
The indictment is being handed up in U.S. District Court in Alexandria. A press conference was being organized for late Monday in Washington to discuss the case.
A Justice Department official familiar with the case said the indictment outlining the evidence against Jefferson is more than an inch thick and charges the congressman with crimes that could keep him in prison for up to 200 years. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the case.
Almost two years ago, in August 2005, investigators raided Jefferson's home in Louisiana and found $90,000 in cash stuffed into a box in his freezer.
Jefferson, 63, whose Louisiana district includes New Orleans, has said little about the case publicly but has maintained his innocence. He was re-elected last year despite the looming investigation.
Jefferson, in Louisiana on Monday, could not immediately be reached for comment.
Two of Jefferson's associates have already struck plea bargains with prosecutors and have been sentenced.
Brett Pfeffer, a former congressional aide, admitted soliciting bribes on Jefferson's behalf and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Another Jefferson associate, Louisville, Ky., telecommunications executive Vernon Jackson, pleaded guilty to paying between $400,000 and $1 million in bribes to Jefferson in exchange for his assistance securing business deals in Nigeria and other African nations. Jackson was sentenced to more than seven years in prison.
Both Pfeffer and Jackson agreed to cooperate in the case against Jefferson in exchanges for their pleas.
The impact of the case has stretched across continents and even roiled presidential politics in Nigeria. According to court records, Jefferson told associates that he needed cash to pay bribes to the country's vice president, Atiku Abubakar.
Abubakar denied the allegations, which figured prominently in that country's presidential elections in April. Abubakar ran for the presidency and finished third.
Court records indicate that Jefferson was videotape taking a $100,000 cash bribe from an
FBI informant. Most of that money later turned up in a freezer in Jefferson's home.
In May 2006, the FBI raided Jefferson's congressional office, the first such raid on a sitting congressman's Capitol office. That move sparked a constitutional debate over whether the executive branch stepped over its boundary.
The legality of the raid is still being argued on appeal. House leaders objected to the search saying it was an unconstitutional intrusion on the lawmaking process. The FBI said the raid was necessary because Jefferson and his legal team had failed to respond to requests for documents.
Some but not all the documents seized in the raid have been turned over Justice Department prosecutors.
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Associated Press writer Cain Burdeau in New Orleans contributed to this report.0 -
Jefferson needs some real good lawyers.
His two associates have already pled out and sentenced to seven years, and eight years. They have "agreed to cooperate," or snitch.
Jefferson is screwed because in the Federal system, the snitch is heavily rewarded. If the snitch got eight years, Jefferson will get twenty years or more unless exonerated.0 -
In view of the links to Africa, is it possible that this individual is of African descent ??
Doug0 -
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
In view of the links to Africa, is it possible that this individual is of African descent ??
Doug
Aren't we all descended from this guy?
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I'm quite certain a few of my neighbors are.[:D]0 -
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
In view of the links to Africa, is it possible that this individual is of African descent ??
Doug
Not possible. It is a well-known fact that anyone of African descent will have a genetic propensity for integrity. This is why they have been unjustly persecuted by virtually every other group on the planet.0 -
From those comments, I intuit that the man is, indeed, of African descent.
Therefore, in light of the information received from Earl and rock, I can only conclude that these are baseless charges, trumped up by some corrupt Policemen.
Doug0 -
Your Quote:
Almost two years ago, in August 2005, investigators raided Jefferson's home in Louisiana and found $90,000 in cash stuffed into a box in his freezer.
Jefferson, 63, whose Louisiana district includes New Orleans, has said little about the case publicly but has maintained his innocence. He was re-elected last year despite the looming investigation.
I find it interesting that people would re-elect a person that had this level of criminal activity going on in his life. I guess its the way they say screw you to the government or other people. Kind of a racist event, if you ask me.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
In view of the links to Africa, is it possible that this individual is of African descent ??
Doug
Yes, that possibility exists. I think his ancestors were the ones who are currently being touted by the black community for providing the world with the melody of Amazing Grace. True story. This as their slavemaster ship captain wrote the words to it as they hummed it across the Atlantic. Researched and proven to be correct by, guess who, another black person. (I wonder if he and Alex Haley know each other?) At least Beethoven's contributions seem safe...emphasis on seem.0 -
HE was re-elected by the wise peoples of his district. [;)] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
From those comments, I intuit that the man is, indeed, of African descent.
Therefore, in light of the information received from Earl and rock, I can only conclude that these are baseless charges, trumped up by some WHITE REPUBLICAN corrupt Policemen.
Doug
This is a clear case of racism. Jesse and Al will be on CNN later tonight to explain the whole thing.0 -
quote:Originally posted by bpost1958
HE was re-elected by the wise peoples of his district. [;)]
Like the wise people of Harlem wanted a street renamed to Sonny Abubadika Carson Avenue! A convicted felon, charged in connection with murder, and kidnapping which put him beind bars for seven years. Where is the outcry by the black community for such degenerate behavior?
Sonny Carson:
http://inverted-world.com/index.php/news/news/sonny_carson_naming_fight_may_get_ugly/0 -
I don't care what anuone says - I still like mayor Marion Barry best!
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quote:I find it interesting that people would re-elect a person that had this level of criminal activity going on in his life. I guess its the way they say screw you to the government or other people. Kind of a racist event, if you ask me.
It's definitely racist. "Cold Cash" Jefferson was elected by virtue of the fact that he is Black, and ran for office in an all-Black district. His personal activities were absolutely irrelevant - primarily because what Whitey views as "criminal activity" is simply normal and acceptable behavior to his constituents.0 -
quote:Originally posted by eboydell
Bill! Get a grip on those crazy thoughts. Of course Jesse&Co.can explain Jefferson's actions. The sad part is that the liberal media will pick right up on it, and mimic every idea,no matter how stupid, to the general public, who in turn will believe it.
Bullseye my friend.0 -
Quote: "Kind of a racist event if you ask me."
Surely you're not comparing this to the O. J. Simpson trial??0 -
Is this another conspiracy?
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The only thing missing is his last name:
William Jefferson Clinton0 -
quote:Originally posted by sig232
Your Quote:
Almost two years ago, in August 2005, investigators raided Jefferson's home in Louisiana and found $90,000 in cash stuffed into a box in his freezer.
Jefferson, 63, whose Louisiana district includes New Orleans, has said little about the case publicly but has maintained his innocence. He was re-elected last year despite the looming investigation.
I find it interesting that people would re-elect a person that had this level of criminal activity going on in his life. I guess its the way they say screw you to the government or other people. Kind of a racist event, if you ask me.
well look at the district he is in. if you aint a criminal in that district you aint gotz no "cred"0 -
Jefferson, while facing these indictments and while under INTENSE scrutiny--the 10K in cash had already been found in his freezer--was re-elected by the good, trusting and very loyal folks of his district. Same folks who re-elected Ray Nagin to the mayor's office in New Orleans. Now, "Chocolate" Nagin is pondering a run for governor--apparently hoping that the entire state of Louisiana is as STUPID as the occupants of his chocolate burg on the river. GOD HELP US EVERY ONE if this clown is elected. [:(!][V][:(] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Ramtinxxl
Jefferson, while facing these indictments and while under INTENSE scrutiny--the 10K in cash had already been found in his freezer--was re-elected by the good, trusting and very loyal folks of his district. Same folks who re-elected Ray Nagin to the mayor's office in New Orleans. Now, "Chocolate" Nagin is pondering a run for governor--apparently hoping that the entire state of Louisiana is as STUPID as the occupants of his chocolate burg on the river. GOD HELP US EVERY ONE if this clown is elected. [:(!][V][:(]
Me thinks it was $90,000.00 cold cash in the freezer; in marked bills. We have the Government we deserve. Hell; make Nagin POTUS. He could do no worse than the clowns we now have in DC.0 -
I personaly am offended by the comments that I am reading!
Reality,........has nothing to do with race,........the guy is a crook!
But it IS amusing how some, of different "shades", seem to get far more latitude with the law!
White people don't seem to have the equivalent of ole Jesse, and Al, to come to their rescue, when it is clear that they are criminals.
I guess the idea of criminals supporting criminals, is really not that far out of line.0 -
I support criminals.
Where would our policemen and corrections officers be without them ??
Doug0 -
You can take the negro out of the ghetto, but you can't.......
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