[SwinneySwitch]

"The judge said she was personally disappointed Cantu and his friends used his power as sheriff to help distribute illegal drugs while undermining the nation's security."

Demonrats!

[One Proud Dad]

Starr County Texas has more corruption than any in the US.

[DallasMike]

I bet this makes Ronnie Earle nervous about getting caught for indicting Tom DeLay for political reasons.

[SwinneySwitch]

Demonrats Ping!

Please FReepmail me if you want on or off this South Texas/Mexico ping list.

[dennisw]

As Mexican corruption oozes northward into Texas

[mtbopfuyn]

"I've cried for six months in a room by myself," he said, adding he committed the crimes when he was drinking heavily and "lost in sin and alcohol."

Boo freakin' hoo. Here's hoping his new cell mate Bubba will offer more than a comforting shoulder.

[anymouse]

An emotional and rambling Cantu asked Tagle for mercy, saying he was a changed man who was tired of crying.

"I've cried for six months in a room by myself," he said, adding he committed the crimes when he was drinking heavily and "lost in sin and alcohol."

Well he is going to have a lot more crying to do, sans alcohol. And he won't be alone. That might have something to do with why he will be doing a lot more crying. ;)