Comments on: “We might . . . spend a little time in jail”: Stevens Caught on Tape Discussing Criminal Investigation

By: Sen. Ted Stevens Loses in Alaska — Awaits Sentencing on Corruption Charges « JONATHAN TURLEY

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:31 +0000

[...] to the lawyer, so it didn’t help his case that much.” The jurors said that the evidence was in their view overwhelming in support of conviction on the seven [...]

By: Grand Slam: Sen. Ted Stevens Found Guilty on All Seven Counts « JONATHAN TURLEY

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:16:57 +0000

[...] was captured on tape telling his close friend “we might have to spend a little time in jail.” It may now be more than a little with a clean sweep by the [...]

By: Former Federal LEO

Former Federal LEO — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:29:31 +0000

“He could also get a January 2009 pardon.”

Perhaps that is why Steven’s requested a speedy trial; he is hedging his bets.

By: Publius

Publius — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:54:06 +0000

Thursday, the judge gave the prosecutors extra time to extricate themselves from self-laid traps. Prosecution rested. Now for a parade of character witnesses.

As the old saying goes, you do not have to prove that he was the type of guy that could have done it, if you can prove that he did it.

Even if found guilty, Stevens could appeal.

He could also get a January 2009 pardon.

By: Publius

Publius — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:26:36 +0000

On Wednesday, the judge threw out two key pieces of evidence because the prosecution failed to disclose information to the defense.

Thursday will see new motions for a mistrial.

Are these prosecutors really trying to throw the case? Or did they skip trial practice courses in law school>

By: Cro Magnum Man

Cro Magnum Man — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:05:41 +0000

Maybe he can get on a chain gang building bridges to nowhere.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:53:58 +0000

The sad thing? He will get the mistrials he seeks and get re-elected. Than, after dragging it out as long as possible, he will be convicted in a second trial, finish the majority of his Senatorial term before being forced to resign due to being sentenced to a prison term.

By: mespo727272

mespo727272 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:13:21 +0000

rcampbell:

The Judge didn’t buy the Brady violation argument although this prosecution team seems to be cut frm the Chris Darden/Marsha Clark school of lawyering. The road for them has been bumpy to say the least, but we all know that people believe tape recordings so we will see if Stevens was a good predictor of his future or not.

By: rcampbell

rcampbell — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:55:23 +0000

I recall some discussion last week of a mistrial. The defense claimed the prosecution withheld evidence. Anyone have a update on that ruling?

By: rafflaw

rafflaw — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:51:37 +0000

This Stevens case is the prime example of the Bush Regme’s attitude. Screw everyone else, I am getting my rightful share! I hope Stevens gets convicted and has to spend some quality time in a nice federal facility. while he is there, he can save a spot for Bush and Cheney.

By: omgdidisaythat

omgdidisaythat — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:25:30 +0000

Nice to see those freemarkets working