Reply #8: Siegelman's Attorneys File Motion For Former Governor's Release

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Siegelman's Attorneys File Motion For Former Governor's Release ...
NBC13.com, AL - Feb 20, 2008 - http://www.nbc13.com/gulfcoastwest/vtm/news.apx.-content-articles-VTM-2008-02-20-0020.html

Attorneys for former Gov. Don Siegelman have filed a motion asking an appeals court to release their client during the appeal of his conviction in a government corruption case.

Siegelman's attorneys say a federal judge made several errors when he refused an appeal bond.

Attorneys claim there was substantial reason Siegelman would win on appeal. The filing also argues that charges were brought too late.

The move comes after the judge stated his reasons for refusing to allow Siegelman to remain free on bond during the appeal.

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Siegelman lawyers say judge made errors in denying release
By BOB JOHNSON al.com, AL - Feb 19, 2008 - http://www.al.com/newsflash/regional/index.ssf?/base/news-34/1203465259315620.xml&storylist=alabamanews


MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Attorneys for former Gov. Don Siegelman say a federal judge made numerous errors when he refused to release Siegelman from prison while he appeals his conviction in a government corruption case.

The attorneys filed a new motion Tuesday asking the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to order Siegelman released on an appeal bond.

They said there was substantial reason to believe he would prevail on appeal, partly because there was no "quid pro quo" in the actions that led to his bribery conviction. The filing also argued that the charges were brought too late. ...........