Posted on 12/10/2010 8:46:49 PM PST by FTJM
Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey says he will likely make a decision on the case of Brian Aitken within the next couple of weeks. In a video released yesterday on Christies YouTube site, the governor acknowledged he is aware of the case, has begun to review documents and said, I suspect I will be in a position to make a decision on whether or not Ill intervene prior to Christmas.
As The Daily Caller previously reported, 27-year-old Aitken was arrested in New Jersey in 2009 when police found he was transporting legally-owned and properly-stored firearms. This past August, he was sentenced to seven years in jail. Now, he is seeking clemency from the conservative governor.
Aitkens attorney has argued that not only did his client not break the law because the guns were purchased legally (from a Bass Pro Shop), but he was also exempt from the states gun laws because he was moving residences from Colorado to New Jersey.
Aitkens lawyer, along with his supporters, say the judge who tried the case ignored evidence supporting Aitkens innocence.
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This case should have been decided long ago by Christie.
Wonder if Christie has any Security personnel who transport their firearms in locked cases, separated int heir trunk, in a bag, with officials knowing beforehand precisely what they are doing?
The facts in this case are such that I do not even think I could support Christie if he does the right thing now....he has waited too long. This is an open and shut case. Each day is a darker stain on his legacy.
Brian Aitken needs not only a full pardon but his record needs to be expunged too!
And the judge needs to be thrown in prison.
THAT would be something resembling justice.
bttt
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