[Libloather]

Jefferson's Defense Team Statement Regarding Vernon Jackson Sentencing
1 hour, 27 minutes ago

To: National Desk

Contact: Judy Smith, 202-321-2536 or jsmith@impactstrategiesllc.com, or Chris Garrett, 202-347-1951 or cgarrett@impactstrategiesllc.com, both for Rep. William Jefferson.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In response to today's sentencing of iGATE CEO Vernon Jackson, Congressman William Jefferson's defense counsel, Robert Trout, stated:

"Congressman Jefferson knows well the pressure that the Department of Justice can apply once it targets someone for criminal prosecution. As Jackson's plea bargain makes clear, the government has offered powerful inducements to cause Jackson to plead guilty. He has every reason to expect that his sentence will be substantially reduced depending on his testimony against the congressman.

"Given the unprecedented widespread disclosure of allegations by the government that are aimed at Congressman Jefferson, it is important to remember that the congressman has not been charged with any crime. Congressman Jefferson has repeatedly stated that he has never during his time as an elected official accepted payment in any form, for the performance of any act or duty."

For additional information, contact Judy Smith at 202-347-1951 or Chris Garrett at 202-347-1953

http://www.usnewswire.com/

[Howlin]

But is he talking?

[Lokibob]

Wasn"t Vernon Jackson one of Clintons buddys in the late 90's?

[Ilky Hucktar]

What is it? Culture of conniptions? Couricolons? Criminologists? I can't remember; I haven't heard stretch-face Pelosi bleeting about that in some time now.

[shankbear]

Jefferson,Pack your toothbrush you slimebag DUratscum. Bring some KY also. You will be somebody's biatch sooner than later. You gonna be movin on up....to the east side.....of the prison yard.

[danneskjold]

I would say that "the noose is tightening", but someone would probably find that offensive...

[taxesareforever]

Let's see, you pay a bribe and you get charged but if you accept the bribe and are a democrat congressman, you get nothing. Isn't that picture just a bit skewed?

[mirkwood]

[TommyDale]

So the guy who PAID the money get jail time, but the guy who ACCEPTED the money still walks the halls of congress? Now there is true justice!

[stylin19a]

GOOD GRIEF !!!@

they've got this moron on video and his attorney's have the gall to make this statement ?

Must be Marion Barry's former attorney's.

[oyez]

Why hasn't Jackson been charged? Oh, Nevermind.

[stinkerpot65]

Vernon Jackson.

[YaYa123]

thanks Lib, for adding to the thread the statement from Jefferson's lawyers. Gotta hand it to them, they are bold, this is almost daring them to indict Jefferson.

[Don Corleone]

Isn't taking the bribe as bad as giving it? Inquiring minds want to know.

[Gritty]

[FlingWingFlyer]

If Jackson is guilty of bribing William Jefferson, DemocRAT Lousiana, wouldn't Jefferson be guilty of taking bribes?

[Notforprophet]

I know I'm not the only one wishing Jackson was Jordan and Billy Jeff was BJ Clintoon himself.

"Vernon Jordan and William Jefferson Clinton"

How sweet would that be?

NFP

[Rodney King]

What is pathetic is that the politician will probably do less time than the guy who felt pressured to pay off the politician. That is not to excuse the briber, but the briber usually just reacts to the bribee.

[kingu]

Using my secret Vast Right Wing Conspiracy Decoder Ring and examining Karl Rove's tie, I've come to the conclusion that these charges will be filed the day the DNC releases their next culture of corruption PR.

And of course, the congresscritter's response will be 'this is just politics.' Of course, someone's going to jail for seven years, but it's just politics.

[upchuck]

That info came from USNewswire, the ultimate media whoring outfit. They'll publish anything for you if you have the bucks.

In other words, since this is not legitimate "news," Jefferson had to resort to paying to spread his lies. I hope it cost him a bundle!

If it's from USNewswire, it may be an idle curiosity, but it is most certainly not "news."

It's kinda of interesting... I've noticed most of the stuff put out by USNewswire comes from the RATS. Maybe USNewswire is a front for the DNC or Soros.