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To: cpdiii
Posted my opinion that the search was entirely legal on other threads. Among the members of the Congressional Black Caucus which is condemning the search is Rep. Alcee Hastings. He was formerly a federal judge.

Hastings took a bribe to aid drug dealers. The man who paid the bribe was convicted. Hastings beat the rap claiming :racism." Then he was impeached by the House, convicted by the Senate, and removed from office. He could have been barred from any future federal office, but wasn't.

As I understand it, Hastings' office as a judge was searched as part of the case against him. Yet now, he's a Member of Congress who's objecting to the search of Rep. Jefferson's office? Hellooooo.

Should you have occasion to write to Rep. Hastings, the correct form of address is: The formerly-Honorable, Honorable Alcee Hastings. Just trying to be helpful, here.

P.S. My primary is over, but because of certain legal and ethical problems, the incumbent, Charles Taylor may withdraw/be forced out, and I am in the running to be chosen as the replacement nominee for Congress in the 11th District of NC. For more information, see the article below, and my website. I still need your help.

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269 posted on 05/28/2006 10:49:07 AM PDT by Congressman Billybob (www.ArmorforCongress.com)
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To: Congressman Billybob; AndyJackson
A strictly legal question: the search team refused to allow Jefferson's lawyer to be present during the search, (or the House Counsel or even the Seargent At Arms, which is probably what got Hastert so upset).

Isn't one's lawyer usually allowed at the search if he's there and asks? This wasn't some terrible error is it?

291 posted on 05/28/2006 12:13:12 PM PDT by mrsmith
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