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Judge Delays Jefferson Trial

June 3rd, 2009

Judge Delays Jefferson Trial

Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.), who is on trial on charges of corruption and influence peddling, will get a few days to find an expert witness to testify on his behalf.  The prosecution alleges that Jefferson tried to charge money for securing legislation. However, Jefferson’s attorneys argue that if the government had such juicy evidence of bribery against their client they should have introduced it from the outset. Read more.

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