And for that, you are labeled a felon and go to jail?
This weasel just was slapped on the hand with a $2,000. fine for lying to authorities. This liar was instrumental in convicting Ms Stewart.
Something is very wrong in this society filled with envy and greed. Something is very wrong with our justice system when an investigation and a trial can be manipulated to someone's advantage.
Justice is not blind anymore. It is for sale and political advantage.
This is an outrage, a witch-hunt. Going after an entrepreneur that has contributed to the community and to the national economy, just because this entrepreneur is aggressive, resourceful, creative and speaks frankly.
Arent these the qualities that we look for in most successful CEO's?
Oh... but this entrepreneur is a woman... That changes everything
She should be humble, cry a lot, depend on a man for good ideas, and apologize for bad behavior. At least, that is what some reporters say she should have done to avoid being convicted. Imagine that, a little woman can get sympathy from our courts, but not someone with guts!
Sorry, we just don't buy this idea of a woman's role in the closed minds of many in powerful positions today.
In my fight against communism, I, a married woman and a mother, had to work every day with a rifle pointing at me until I came to United States.
Conviction should be reversed!
Chachi Novellas-Bengochea
Delray Beach, Florida U.S.A.
FOR FREEDOM & JUSTICE GROUP
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ForFreedomandJustice
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Wow. (sarcasm) $2000 and no jailtime?
Good. He cooperated to expose the crimes of the rich and famous and he should be rewarded for that. Bill and Hillary Clinton should have been prosecuted, convicted and sentenced to prison while Linda Tripp should have been completely exonerated. But enough of Bill and Hillary's friends did not testify against them.
What country had the time and money to point a rifle at "you" every day ?
Duhh, Gee, I's Sorry. I's just sloppy, yup, jus sloppy.
Okay, take a deep breath. From the beginning
Martha sold stock that she knew was over-valued. How did she know this? She was the recipient of inside information, which the buyer of the stock did not have, which caused the buyer to pay more than the stock is worth.
That's cheating.
You may be of the opinion, "buyer beware", and you may disagree with insider trading laws, but the laws are there. If you can't abide by the laws, don't trade stock. See, wasn't that easy?
Now, when Stewart gets caught and questioned by the Feds, she could have told the truth, and probably paid a civil penalty. But no, she doesn't just lie, she fabricates some fairy tale about an earlier agreed sale price.
AND here's the important part. Why does she lie? Because she knew what she did was wrong!!!(i.e. consciousness of guilt)
When the Feds come to your door (which is indication that the matter is serious)you have three options:
1. Tell the truth
2. Say "Go away, talk to my lawyer"
3. Lie
Option three is the only one that gets you in additional trouble.
You ask, "So where is the crime? Lying? Convicted for the crime of lying! Now, that is a first in our very blemished justice system."
If you look at the United States Code, there are various prohibtions against lying, such lying to a federal agent, lying to a grand jury, lying in court. etc.
You also state, " This is an outrage, a witch-hunt. Going after an entrepreneur that has contributed to the community and to the national economy, just because this entrepreneur is aggressive, resourceful, creative and speaks frankly. Arent these the qualities that we look for in most successful CEO's?"
Well, I'm sorry, but if a CEO has all those qualities, but is dishonest, I don't want him as a CEO.
Anyway: It seemed pretty clear to me from before she was even indicted; from the first story that I heard on the subject, that she had enemies that had already determined that she would do time.
I think a lot of reporters must know more about the "behind the scenes" people that made sure Martha did time than they're willing to say (at least I haven't read - or seen - anything on it).
Anyway: It seemed pretty clear to me from before she was even indicted; from the first story that I heard on the subject, that she had enemies that had already determined that she would do time.
I think a lot of reporters must know more about the "behind the scenes" people that made sure Martha did time than they're willing to say (at least I haven't read - or seen - anything on it).
Lying takes MANY different forms.
Ms. Stewart lied.
If I lied like Ms. Stewart, I would have a bigger jail term.