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  • Ted Stevens Rejected Deal to Admit Guilt

    04/14/2009 1:58:26 PM PDT · by Justaham · 5 replies · 442+ views
    The New York Times ^ | 4-1-4-09 | NEIL A. LEWIS
    WASHINGTON — Former Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska turned down a plea offer from federal prosecutors that would have spared him a trial and jail time but required him to plead guilty to a single felony count, according to newly disclosed records. Lawyers for Mr. Stevens rejected the proposal on his behalf, according to transcripts of discussions between the trial judge and lawyers for both sides, which were recently ordered unsealed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan.