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Former AL Gov. Indicted

By Mike Surrusco
Posted on Fri Oct 28, 2005 at 11:06:59 AM EST

Thanks to sharp-eyed Common Blog reader MusicofIndia for pointing out an ethics case we overlooked. From the Washington Times:

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Former Gov. Donald Siegelman was charged yesterday in a "widespread racketeering conspiracy" that includes accusations he took a bribe from former hospital executive Richard Scrushy for a key state appointment.

Also indicted on federal charges were two members of Mr. Siegelman's administration and Mr. Scrushy, the former head of the HealthSouth medical-services company.

Mr. Scrushy was acquitted earlier this year in a massive accounting-fraud case.

Mr. Siegelman, a Democrat who was governor from 1999 to 2003, was charged with racketeering, fraud, bribery, extortion and obstruction of justice.
That's quite a list of charges.


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Former AL Gov. Indicted :: 2 Comments

Mike Surrusco writes first anti-Democratic blog

Mike  

     Thanks for the recognition. Did you have to arm-wrestle Murshed for this writing assignment or Rock,Paper, Scissor Amy Temple for it.  The article wasn't bad (for a Liberal-biased penman)but it lacked  the usual intensity of your articles. To be fair, Common Cause and yourself should align yourselves with other groups that want to see this man brought to justice or maybe take the lead on this one. Your website is full of attacks against indicted Republicans holding them accountable for their actions, now its time to prove your NONPARTISAN.

To: (the blogger) El profeta mistieroso(i hope i spelled it right)  Thank you for making us aware of the Washington Times newspaper now i can see why CC doesnt quote this paper.  

 

by MusicofIndia on Fri Oct 28, 2005 at 06:28:09 PM EST


Mike Surrusco writes first anti-Democratic blog

Música-de-India,

 De nada,  El periódico, leído por mucha gente en los Estados Unidos es el Washington Times.  
 Traducción:
 Translation:

 Your welcome. The newspaper, read by many people in the United States is the Washington Times.

by el profeta misterioso on Sun Oct 30, 2005 at 03:43:46 AM EST


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