[DoughtyOne]

Who knows the timeline there. Perhaps the $1000 fine was for something that took place after the incident these charges are related to. Perhaps he had already extricated himself, but was found to be in violation for something he did earlier.

The only reason I’m even talking about the guy, is related to having watched what they did to Tom Delay down there.

I’ve got no burden to bear related to this specific guy.

If he’s guilty, he should have to face the penalty.

This better be a big deal though. If it’s letter of the law enforcement, the prosecutor could come off looking like the over the top bad guy.

We’ll see.

[RitaOK]

I agree completely. No more Delay treatment should be tolerated. As you say, we’ll see. I have no clue at this point. That the Rangers were investigating impressed me. Their findings are, historically, not bought.

[PAR35]

Perhaps the $1000 fine was for something that took place after the incident these charges are related to. Perhaps he had already extricated himself, but was found to be in violation for something he did earlier.

The fine was a civil penalty (with a lower burden of proof) not criminal. So same facts, but not a double jeopardy situation.