You would think they would be pleased that, in a dramatic about face, the new Justice Dept is capable of showing mercy, a trait long missing save towards polluters, security contractors and no bid cost plus looters. There is no doubt that Bush Justice Dept prosecutors deliberately botched this trail to provide an appeal escape hatch for Stevens. If petty little republicans want to get livid, they should direct it at themselves for supporting a totally corrupt and inept Bush Justice Dept.

It's not as if there wasn't enough evidence to convict Stevens ten times over.

Throughout the trial, Stevens had accused federal prosecutors of blatant misconduct, and shortly after losing the election it became clear that his were not your typical “I wuz framed” allegations.
To the contrary, the foulplay of both the DOJ and the FBI has been so stark that Judge Sullivan has continually postponed sentencing. In fact, in February, Sullivan held four senior DOJ prosecutors in contempt of court for failing to comply with his order to turn over 33 documents to Stevens' defense team. All four were immediately replaced by the DOJ.

Special Agent Chad Joy, an FBI whistleblower, confirmed that prosecutors had routinely concealed evidence that would have helped Stevens' defense team. Joy also submitted a complaint containing allegations of misconduct regarding his co-case agent and federal prosecutors, listing twenty-three categories of “intentional specific law enforcement and/or prosecutorial misconduct.”

And that appears to be but the tip of the corrupt iceberg. Allegations also include witness relocation, failure to forward evidence to the FBI, improper investigation revelations and much more.

And get this -- in addition to a new trial, Sullivan is said to be considering defense attorneys’ requests to begin questioning FBI agents and DOJ officials involved in the case.
So am I the only one wondering what really motivated Holder’s decision to withdraw DOJ’s opposition to the defense motion for a new trial and to dismiss the indictment?
Or, if his prosecution is proven to have been purely politically motivated, whether it’s too late for Ted Stevens to challenge last November’s election result?

lovethebomb:

It's not as if there wasn't enough evidence to convict Stevens ten times over.

lmao. youre a know-nothing delusional moron.

the trial judge was going to hold a hearing in 2 weeks to gather evidence on the improper relationship between the prosecutors, who indicted to coincide with stevens reelection, and the primary witness against stevens, who lied on the stand. All reports are that the judge did not believe anything that the old prosecutors OR holder were saying and was going to slam them. Holder did what he did to prevent further digging into the politically motivated misconduct

TRIGGER 3.2:

Throughout the trial, Stevens had accused federal prosecutors of blatant misconduct, and shortly after losing the election it became clear that his were not your typical “I wuz framed” allegations.
To the contrary, the foulplay of both the DOJ and the FBI has been so stark that Judge Sullivan has continually postponed sentencing. In fact, in February, Sullivan held four senior DOJ prosecutors in contempt of court for failing to comply with his order to turn over 33 documents to Stevens' defense team. All four were immediately replaced by the DOJ.

Special Agent Chad Joy, an FBI whistleblower, confirmed that prosecutors had routinely concealed evidence that would have helped Stevens' defense team. Joy also submitted a complaint containing allegations of misconduct regarding his co-case agent and federal prosecutors, listing twenty-three categories of “intentional specific law enforcement and/or prosecutorial misconduct.”

And that appears to be but the tip of the corrupt iceberg. Allegations also include witness relocation, failure to forward evidence to the FBI, improper investigation revelations and much more.

And get this -- in addition to a new trial, Sullivan is said to be considering defense attorneys’ requests to begin questioning FBI agents and DOJ officials involved in the case.
So am I the only one wondering what really motivated Holder’s decision to withdraw DOJ’s opposition to the defense motion for a new trial and to dismiss the indictment?
Or, if his prosecution is proven to have been purely politically motivated, whether it’s too late for Ted Stevens to challenge last November’s election result?

Trig, glad to see their will be an investigation on this one...heads should role...reminds me of the Duke case a few years ago. Over zealous people....ruined a man's reputation. Sad case!

If it was politically motivated i hope they hang the fucks..Funny how Holder dumps the case...gee i wonder why.....

TRIGGER 3.2:

If it was politically motivated i hope they hang the fucks..Funny how Holder dumps the case...gee i wonder why.....

if the investigation leads to him, then that give us a head-up on who this guy is...as grand-daddy said, "the light so shall shine thru!"

Shit Cot we agree on something...stop freaking me out man!...LOL

TRIGGER 3.2:

Shit Cot we agree on something...stop freaking me out man!...LOL

hey, fair is fair...if these folks mess it up, will be the first to say so...just sitting back and watching and listening. Will be patience for a while...

Hmm. When it comes to politically motivated cases, when can the case of Susan McDougal, who Ken Starr put in jail for years for refusing to LIE about the Clintons, be reviewed?

Or what about that guy in Alabama that the Cons massacred?

Cotton2226 wrote the following post at 04/02/2009 8:23 AM:

TRIGGER 3.2: If it was politically motivated i hope they hang the fucks..Funny how Holder dumps the case...gee i wonder why.....

if the investigation leads to him, then that give us a head-up on who this guy is...

Are you people all fucking insane? This case was prosecuted by the BUSH JUSTICE DEPT! If there was corruption, it would point to them. Why would a Republican Justice Dept prosecutor want to contaminate the trail? To give Stevens a way out on appeal. Damn you right wingers are fucking morons. Political motivations? You bet. In Steven's favor.

So dumbass Holder must be a co-conspirator huh?....Turning the other cheek so to speak eh. Looks like your the dumbass.

candoxx:

Hmm. When it comes to politically motivated cases, when can the case of Susan McDougal, who Ken Starr put in jail for years for refusing to LIE about the Clintons, be reviewed?

Or what about that guy in Alabama that the Cons massacred?

C, bought her book...talking about assholes not being fair...Starr should have his nuts cut out..

lovethebomb:

Cotton2226 wrote the following post at 04/02/2009 8:23 AM:

TRIGGER 3.2: If it was politically motivated i hope they hang the fucks..Funny how Holder dumps the case...gee i wonder why.....

if the investigation leads to him, then that give us a head-up on who this guy is...

Are you people all fucking insane? This case was prosecuted by the BUSH JUSTICE DEPT! If there was corruption, it would point to them. Why would a Republican Justice Dept prosecutor want to contaminate the trail? To give Stevens a way out on appeal. Damn you right wingers are fucking morons. Political motivations? You bet. In Steven's favor.

not taking sides on this one...just waiting until all the facts are in....

lovethebomb:

Cotton2226 wrote the following post at 04/02/2009 8:23 AM:

Are you people all fucking insane? This case was prosecuted by the BUSH JUSTICE DEPT! If there was corruption, it would point to them. Why would a Republican Justice Dept prosecutor want to contaminate the trail? To give Stevens a way out on appeal. Damn you right wingers are fucking morons. Political motivations? You bet. In Steven's favor.

Youre the fucking moron, moron. From personal knowledge there are plenty of democrats among the staff prosecutors [AUSA's] in DOJ, particularly among the lifers sucking on the government tit, and they were hostile to the GOP. They are not political appointees and cannot be replaced in a GOP administration. Just like that government-tit-sucking perjurer Valerie Plame at CIA, they work to undermine a GOP administration. Shit, You libs got your panties in a twist when bushie wanted to replace a few of the incompetent or left leaning US Attorneys, who are political appointees.

And you think that the GOP conspired to protect Stevens and to do that they indicted and prosecuted him on the eve of his and the presidential election ???? Fucking stupid delusional conspiracy-nut libiots.

If there was prosecutorial misconduct, it was the responsibility of the judge to declare a mistrail.

Stevens is on tape discussing ways to hide the fucking bribe you fucking retard.