Lawyer Admits Destroying Church Porn Evidence

[Nomad559]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21014622

A lawyer admitted Thursday that he destroyed a computer containing child pornography that was evidence in an investigation at a prominent church.

The lawyer, Philip Russell, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of misprision of a felony, which means he had knowledge of a felony but didn't report it. He faces up to 14 months in prison when he is sentenced in December.

Russell, a former lawyer for the Christ Church in Greenwich, was accused of obstructing an FBI investigation that led to the January conviction of the church's music director, Robert Tate, for possessing child pornography.

Former President George H.W. Bush attended the church while growing up and funeral services for his parents were held there.

[VLC]

1. What the hell is wrong with these people?

What do they think they're protecting??? Obviously it's not WORTH protecting.

[DS1]

2. Such is a Republican way

The crime always outweighs the punishment. Just like voter fraud, phone jamming. They don't care about the punishment, just as long as the damage is done, and the damage often times outweighs the punishment.

Molest kids and destroy the evidence? Less time in jail than leaving the evidence intact. Jam voter lines to get your guy elected? Pay a fine with their money.

[Demeter]

3. There'll Be One Less Lawyer In Connecticut

One way trip to disbarment...