Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: USNBandit

"....does not protect all conduct relating to the legislative process. Since, in this case, prosecution of the bribery charges does not necessitate inquiry into legislative acts or motivation, the District Court erred in holding that the Speech or Debate Clause required dismissal of the indictment."


4 posted on 05/25/2006 6:58:13 PM PDT by Perdogg
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies ]


To: Perdogg
I'm not a legal scholar, but it appears the FBI really tried to shield the investigation from any legislative business.

They brought in agents not associated with the investigation to screen all material prior to release to the investigation.

6 posted on 05/25/2006 7:06:49 PM PDT by USNBandit (sarcasm engaged at all times)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson