Someone posted a specific law that Cornyn may have broken

[gristy]

with his comments re. "activist" judges on the Senate floor yesterday. Can anyone remember this post or find it for me? My senator's office is interested in this issue...

[babylonsister]

1. Hope this helps:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=180x12594

[RobertSeattle]

2. From Raw Story

http://rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/lautenberg_letter_delay_schiavo_401.htm


You should be aware that your comments yesterday may violate a Federal criminal statute, 18 U.S.C. §115 (a)(1)(B). That law states:

“Whoever threatens to assault…. or murder, a United States judge… with intent to retaliate against such… judge…. on account of the performance of official duties, shall be punished ”

[elehhhhna]

3. "incitement to murder public officials" is a felony

[splat@14]

4. Broken law

The reference provided in reply #2 is correct although the remark was made about the comments from Tom Delay in reaction to the Terry Schaivo (sic) case Vs Cornyn's comments. Still seem appropriate either way.

[gristy]

6. thanks, splat

And welcome to DU. :hi:

[DemoTex]

5. Link to LBN post on Texas Rules of Professional Conduct (lawyers).

TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES
OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Preamble: A Lawyer's Responsibilities

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=1368200&mesg_id=1368497

[adwon]

7. Just a thought

Comments made during legislative sessions are likely immune from criminal prosecution. I do know that they're immune from defamation actions.

[rainbow4321]

8. Here's a WANTED POSTER just in case.....