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To: wardaddy; dixiechick2000; A. Patriot

I wonder why the US Attorney isn't all over the Council

I'm pretty sure they're keeping a close eye on them. They have in the past.

Remember the Louis Armstrong dust-up? This story should convince everyone that the Jackson City Council members aren't above a little "intimidation" from time to time.

24 posted on 01/08/2004 9:30:41 AM PST by bourbon

I remember that....wasn't his son involved?

Was he convicted?

25 posted on 01/08/2004 2:52:15 PM PST by wardaddy ("either the arabs are at your throat, or at your feet")

To: bourbon; WKB; wardaddy; onyx; Yudan; vetvetdoug; A. Patriot

"Moses told prosecutors he offered his services to Armstrong after the councilman confided he was upset about being criticized in the paper. Moses said he waited until Armstrong was out of town to carry out the attack.

Armstrong had been City Council president for two years and a council member for 14. He pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to extort $28,500 from a topless-bar owner in exchange for a favorable zoning vote. He could get 30 years in prison.

Wow! "Intimidation" seems to be his middle name! I guess I shouldn't be surprised at the behavior in the City Council Meeting, I suppose. I do so hope the U.S. Attorney's office is keeping tabs on these folks.

What happened to Armstrong?

27 posted on 01/08/2004 9:02:07 PM PST by dixiechick2000 (President Bush is a mensch in cowboy boots.)

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