Ted Stevens: All Charges Dropped

Good thing he didn't work for AIG. They may have had to draft a new law just so they could go after him, again. But this isn't an Obama problem, as much as it is a Republican one. And its further proof of why the GOP won't be able to accomplish anything without a lot of new names and faces sans links to its bloated, corrupt and otherwise non-performing past.

WASHINGTON (Reuters)- The U.S. Justice Department has decided to drop all charges against former Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens amid charges of prosecutorial misconduct, NPR reported on Wednesday, citing Justice officials.

Comments

[Fritz J.]

I think that in cases of prosecutorial misconduct it should be carefully examined and if found to be serious,those committing it should be held accountable. I'm not out to ruin everyone who makes miner mistakes, but in instances where it is more serious than that there should be punishment for the perpetrators.

[JorgXMcKie]

Sure the trial was a farce, compared to what the courts could be properly used for, but Stevens is one of the poster children for term limits. Just take a look at any Senator or Congressman who has served for 20 years and tell me they are currently the best qualified to govern the country. All most of them have learned in their 20+ years is better demagoguery, how to suck up political donations, and how to junket.

No one (including me, who works for a public university) should be allowed to collect a government paycheck for more than 20 total years in their lifetime.

Clean the place out.

[SDN]

Until Republicans realize that Democrats are the enemy, not the "loyal opposition", they will continue to lose.

[SteveM]

"without a lot of new names and faces sans links to its bloated, corrupt and otherwise non-performing past."

He wasn't "corrupt". But nice work throwing a sure Senate seat the the Dems. I bet you feel very self-righteous. Sure, the end result is that the Dems can push through their far-left agenda unimpeded, but you can pat yourself on the back for saying mean things about Stevens, and that's what really matters.

[mark l.]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Integrity_Section

hmmm...

eric holder has no choice but to fire these attorneys, and replace them.

end results?
stevens out of his seat, and 6 attorneys appointed by bush for the public integrity section are going to be replaced by holder/obama.

I think I can hear champagne corks popping in murtha's office right now.

Love to see the background on these lawyers, righties, lefties, or just 'honestly' bad?

[clarice]

I have to disagree--the evidence against him included clear perjury, the government withheld witnesses and documentary evidence of his innocence. Whatever you have against Stevens, the DoJ is taking this action to protect liars and cheats in the Department. Ted was denied his right to a fair trial and must be considered innocent of the charges. This is not a case where a clearly guilty man has gotten off on a technicality.

[WhatWhere]

Gee, big surprise. Bush's "Justice Department" screws up the case, and their buddy gets off. Old story.

[clarice]

Bush lost control of the Dept of Justice almost immediately after he was elected. Mr Welch who headed the OPI is a Democrat who on the same day the Judge held him in contempt for his outrageous conduct announced he was seeking the US Atty's slot in Springfield,Mass.

[nina]

Gee Bush's DOJ screws up and we lose a senate seat.

[caffeine head]

the justice system is evidently more garbled than ever