Ex-attorneys general support former Ala. governor

[maddezmom]

Source: AP

Ex-attorneys general support former Ala. governor
By BOB JOHNSON (AP) – 9 hours ago

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Ninety-one former attorneys general from U.S. states and territories asked the U.S. Supreme Court Friday to hear former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman's appeal of his federal bribery conviction, claiming it raises important issues on political speech.

The bipartisan group filed a brief arguing that it wasn't against the law for Siegelman to name former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy to a powerful hospital regulatory board after Scrushy arranged donations to Siegelman's campaign for a state lottery.

If Siegelman's conviction stands, the group argues it could have a paralyzing effect on the political process, "that largely depends upon private contributions and the liberty of constituents to contribute to political campaigns without fear of criminal liability."

"This case concerns the criminalization of conduct protected by the First Amendment — the giving and receiving of campaign contributions," the brief said.



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[SpiralHawk]

1. "Big deal. Screw that justice shit. Smirk." - Karl 'Chickenhawk' Rove (R)

"Justice is an American concept that has nothing whatsoever to do with Republicon Homelanderism. Sneer. Smirk."

- Karl Rove (R - Chickenhawk, of course)

[Laura PourMeADrink]

2. excellent news. Never thought Don would have to suffer so long

to get his name cleared. He said when this was over this would be "bigger than Watergate" - guess that is only if it had actually been uncovered when the criminals were in office

[Independent_Liberal]

4. Which is why...

...I wish I had a time machine to go back to the beginning of 2007.

[Independent_Liberal]

3. This is good.

Siegelman needs all the support he can get. It won't be easy, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to fully restore justice in this country.

[ro1942]

5. Carl Rove

Why is this administration protecting this dirt bag?

[democracy1st]

6. this Goldman Sachs admin has my ass so confused I don't know what to do!

[MasonJar]

7. Good idea to just skip over Holder since he is paying zero attention.

[road2000]

8. K&R

[Iwillnevergiveup]

9. K&R

Don Siegelman needs to be back in office.

[Doctor_J]

10. When Siegelman wasn't released on Jan 23, I knew that the

new Dept of JUSTICE was part of the same gang that's been running things for years.