Posted on 08/20/2014 7:25:07 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
By Texas law, grand jurors are not supposed to talk to the media about their cases.
That did not stop several of the Gov. Perry grand jurors from breaking the law, specifically, talking to the Houston Chronicle.
The jury, which met weekly for four months, “really tried to keep an open mind and come to a fair decision given all the testimony that we heard,” said Janna Bessin, one of the 12 Travis residents appointed to serve on the grand jury.
“It’s too bad,” Bessin said, calling the criticism unfair. “But I guess that his side’s job – to really spin it.”
The grand juror here evidently doesn’t understand that they have only seen the prosecutor’s side of the story. The prosecutor didn’t even have Perry testify to the grand jury. That’s not all that unusual, but the fact remains, they only saw the prosecution’s case, not the defense.
One, who asked not to be named, said he expects the public perception to change once full scope of the prosecutor’s case becomes public.
“I think if and when the facts come out, that’ll change,” the juror said.
All six jury members reached by the Chronicle said they were told it would be illegal for them to discuss the grand jury proceedings. The willingness of some to discuss their thoughts in general terms may indicate frustration with Perry’s defense.
Rho Chalmers, who name matches that of a grand juror but would only confirm her service on a jury that ended last week, said grand juries involve careful consideration of facts.
“For me, it’s not a political decision,” Chalmers said. “That’s what a grand jury is about – take the emotion out of it, look at facts and make your best decision based on your life experience.”
How many “Rho Chalmers” are there out there?
(Excerpt) Read more at pjmedia.com ...
Now will these lawbreaking jurors be charged or will they be protected by the Democrat machine in Travis county which views the law as a political tool?
Grand Juries can be influenced to indite a ham sandwich by any decent lawyer. If they are corrupt Marxists there is no telling what they will be asked to do in the name of “Party Unity” This is not unexpected.
Grand Jury Nullification?
What the idiot dems in Austin didn’t realize is that Perry was probably going to just fade into the background soon, but all of this bashing has brought him a lot of support. It is bringing to light a lot of the dirty stuff that goes on in the background and is another waste of money. I hope this backfires on them big time!
Frankly, said mindset sucks. Gov. Perry cannot get a fair trial there.
Any more than Scooter Libby could get a fair trial in D.C.
Liberals are successful at criminalizing political differences because they've been successful at politicizing the legal process -- including the juries.
make your best decision based on your life experience
If you lived in the real world you would have life experiences and consequently, you would not be liberal.
When the grand jury is completed, the court shall appoint one of the number foreman; and the following oath shall be administered by the court, or under its direction, to the jurors: "You solemnly swear that you will diligently inquire into, and true presentment make, of all such matters and things as shall be given you in charge; the State's counsel, your fellows and your own, you shall keep secret, unless required to disclose the same in the course of a judicial proceeding in which the truth or falsity of evidence given in the grand jury room, in a criminal case, shall be under investigation. You shall present no person from envy, hatred or malice; neither shall you leave any person unpresented for love, fear, favor, affection or hope of reward; but you shall present things truly as they come to your knowledge, according to the best of your understanding, so help you God".
http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/txstatutes/CR/1/19/19.34#sthash.1zyKnTAz.dpuf
“Look at me! Look at MEEEE! I want at-ten-tiooonnnn!”
Jury Nullification?
Everything in Travesty Co. is about Democrats regaining power in Texas. It’s a safe bet that there were no Republicans on this Grand Jury. Perry ought to insist on a change of venue because he cannot get a fair trial in Austin.
Here's another one by PJ -
Surprise! Perry Grand Juror Is Also a Partisan Democrat Activist
Aahm gonna indict me a Cracker!!!!!!
“I think if and when the facts come out, that’ll change,” the juror said.”
The facts are already out. A Governor has the right to veto legislation. He has the right to announce he is going to veto legislation in advance.
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He has the power to veto legislation, and the right to announce (and discuss why) he is going to veto legislation.
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Maybe that is what they were afraid of and ginned this up to keep him in the running...knowing he would likely split the vote and lose anyway.
. . . . and the more facts that come out the deeper the pile of #$%^&* becomes that Travis County Democrats find themselves trying to shovel themselves out of. It just keeps getting worse. To top it all off, this is the same group that has an appeal to reinstate the conviction of Tom Delay that was tossed out. It would seem they just dealt Tom a couple of aces with all of this.
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