But why should he waive the mug shot requirement for Delay? SOP is for a person arraigned on a misdomeanor or felony to pose for a mug shot. Are you suggesting the Delay deserves special treatment because he's a politician? I expect him to be treated the same as you and I would be treated if we were charged with a crime.
You or I wouldn't be indicted on such trumped up charges. I think DeLay's political prosecution ought to be stopped, yes. I think his mug shot, if able to be legally stopped, ought to be legally stopped.
let me think---yes
The mug shot is the whole point to this exercise. You can be fairly sure that once the mug shot is released to the press Earle's case will be dropped or tossed. The objective will have been achieved.
What crime?
He was ready for the photo with a great big, happy grin!