Tommy Stevenson, of the Tuscaloosa News, is the first Alabama print journalist to interview Don Siegelman after the former governor's recent release from federal prison pending appeal of his conviction on corruption charges
Stevenson provides an update on the legal status of Siegelman's appeal:
"We have not filed the appeal yet and have until the 23rd of May to do so," Siegelman said. "But you have to remember, that on an appeal, only what happened in the courtroom is relevant and you have to find errors to have action taken. I could get thrown back in Oakdale, I could get a new trial, I could get a new trial on one issue or not the other, or the court could reverse the conviction and I would be a free man."
Comments from Siegelman attorney Vince Kilborn provide insight on the heart of Siegelman's appeal:
"We think there were some problems with Judge [Mark] Fuller's instructions to the jury about what constitutes a bribe — that there has to be a quid pro quo involved and there was never any testimony that there was," he said. 'There were also several issues we tried to bring up in the case that the judge would not let us do that we think bear looking at."
Stevenson provides an update on the legal status of Siegelman's appeal:
"We have not filed the appeal yet and have until the 23rd of May to do so," Siegelman said. "But you have to remember, that on an appeal, only what happened in the courtroom is relevant and you have to find errors to have action taken. I could get thrown back in Oakdale, I could get a new trial, I could get a new trial on one issue or not the other, or the court could reverse the conviction and I would be a free man."
Comments from Siegelman attorney Vince Kilborn provide insight on the heart of Siegelman's appeal:
"We think there were some problems with Judge [Mark] Fuller's instructions to the jury about what constitutes a bribe — that there has to be a quid pro quo involved and there was never any testimony that there was," he said. 'There were also several issues we tried to bring up in the case that the judge would not let us do that we think bear looking at."
1 comment:
We have few honest Judges left in the US court systems. Siegelman could have a best argument but with a corrupt Judge that wont matter. As for Judge Fuller one should just look at the money that was dropped in his company with the US Contract given for his cooperation. This case sticks on all levels but without an honest Justice System it over. Look at what happen with the corrupt Supreme Court as now people have to have several ID's to vote. I remember when Blacks couldn't vote now looks like an up grade. Americans are looking for a leader right now Americans are settling for a Dictator.
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