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Title: “The Hammer” In The Slammer: Former GOP House Majority Leader Tom Delay Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison
Source: Mediaite.com
URL Source: http://www.mediaite.com/online/the- ... entenced-to-3-years-in-prison/
Published: Jan 10, 2011
Author: Mediaite.com
Post Date: 2011-01-10 16:34:17 by Brian S
Keywords: None
Views: 8489
Comments: 12

AP is reporting that Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay has been sentenced to three years in prison on conspiracy charges. In November, Delay was also convicted on money laundering charges for violating Texas law when he used corporate donations to support his hand-picked Republican candidates.

The punishment could have ranged between probation and at least 10 years in prison, what prosecutors sought. Delay argued that a long sentence is an unacceptable criminalization of politics and is expected to appeal the sentence.

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DeLay sentenced to 3 years in prison, 10 years probation

A Texas judge sentenced former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) to three years in prison Monday on laundering and conspiracy charges, according to the Austin-American Statesman.

Judge Pat Priest gave DeLay three years on charges that he conspired to launder corporate money for use in political races. On a separate money laundering charge, the former Speaker was sentenced to five years, but that sentence was suspended in favor of 10 years of probation.

The judge said that he agreed with the jury's guilty verdict, and that there is no higher principle than those who write the laws should also follow it.

DeLay was immediately taken into custody, but was expected to be released after posting appeals bond.

The Statesman reported that the judge cleared the courtroom so that an unrepentant DeLay could speak.

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"I fought the fight. I ran the race. I kept the faith," he reportedly said.

Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) also spoke on DeLay's behalf.

Earlier in the day, Travis County prosecutor Steven Brand argued that DeLay should begin his sentence immediately.

"He needs to go to prison, your Honor, and he needs to go today," he said.

But DeLay's lawyer, Dick DeGuerin, told the judge that the guilty verdict alone was punishment enough.

"Tom DeLay was convicted of a felony," he said. "That alone is consequence is enough."

DeGuerin said that while DeLay accepted the sentence, he did not agree with it. He has promised to appeal.

www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/...rison-10-years-probation/

Never swear "allegiance" to anything other than the 'right to change your mind'!

Brian S  posted on  2011-01-10   16:35:51 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Brian S (#1)

"Tom DeLay was convicted of a felony," he said. "That alone is consequence is enough."

Does that mean he can't vote or own a weapon?

Fred Mertz  posted on  2011-01-10   16:40:07 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: Brian S (#1)

It's better to deal through the courts with real offenses, rather than shooting them out after the rhetoric proves unfulfilling. But I guess that's how Democrats take care of business. They could learn from DeLay's day in court; that's how you deal with people. If they are guilty of an illegal act. Not because they weren't liberal enough so they needed to be shot.

I'll never understand you liberals.

Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over.

Rudgear  posted on  2011-01-10   16:44:14 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: Brian S (#1)

couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

October 1, 2004:

The House Ethics Committee finally released its report about allegations by Rep. Nick Smith, R-Mich., that the House leadership tried to win his support for the Medicare drug bill last November by offering a $100,000 bribe. (In the end, Smith voted no.) The big news is that Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, admitted that he offered to endorse Smith's son Brad, who was running for Congress at the time, in exchange for Smith's "yea" vote on the Medicare bill. According to the Ethics Committee—more precisely, its investigative subcommittee—this is a violation of House rules and warrants "public admonishment." But it may warrant a good deal more.

Since January 3, 2011, Republicans have controlled the power of the purse.

go65  posted on  2011-01-10   17:00:16 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: Brian S (#0)

He won't 'go to prison' like you or I would go to prison. He'll get a nice minimum security federal facility, probably write a couple books.

We The People  posted on  2011-01-10   17:26:57 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: Brian S (#0)

Great. I can name several hundred others that should join him.


"It's very important to remember the law is not simply what powerful people would want others to believe it is." -- Julian Assange

jwpegler  posted on  2011-01-10   20:51:48 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: Rudgear (#3)

It's better to deal through the courts with real offenses, rather than shooting them out after the rhetoric proves unfulfilling. But I guess that's how Democrats take care of business. They could learn from DeLay's day in court; that's how you deal with people. If they are guilty of an illegal act. Not because they weren't liberal enough so they needed to be shot.

You're getting so crazy I'm beginning to worry about you.

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Skip Intro  posted on  2011-01-10   22:28:27 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: Fred Mertz (#2)

"Tom DeLay was convicted of a felony," he said. "That alone is consequence is enough."

forget that shit.

DeLay's Karma's just beginning.

We haven't Even gotten to Abramoff yet. ;}

mcgowanjm  posted on  2011-01-11   10:39:42 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: mcgowanjm (#8)

Last I saw Abramoff was in some sort of halfway house and working in either a Pizzeria or an Italian restaurant in Maryland (?) I think.

Fred Mertz  posted on  2011-01-11   10:44:38 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: Fred Mertz (#9)

Last I saw Abramoff was in some sort of halfway house and working in either a Pizzeria or an Italian restaurant in Maryland (?) I think.

You're serious.

mcgowanjm  posted on  2011-01-11   11:40:14 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: mcgowanjm (#10)

It looks like he finished up the Kosher pizzeria stint about one month ago:

Jack Abramoff leaves pizzeria job

Fred Mertz  posted on  2011-01-11   14:34:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: Fred Mertz (#11)

Rosenbluth told The Associated Press that he enjoyed his time working with Abramoff, who developed marketing and customer outreach strategies.

"Obviously we're dealing with a tough economy. I was able to get some of his expertise in marketing," Rosenbluth said. "It was interesting; it was nice. He was very helpful."

LMFAO

Google Abramoff Sun Coast casinos murder for details on his expertise in marketing.

mcgowanjm  posted on  2011-01-12   10:10:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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