A federal appellate court today ordered former Gov. Don Siegelman released from prison while he appeals his 2006 conviction, saying there are “substantial questions” about his case.
A federal jury in 2006 convicted Siegelman and HealthSouth founder Richard Scrushy of federal funds bribery. Prosecutors alleged Scrushy bought a seat on a state board with a $500,000 donation to Siegelman’s lottery campaign.
The judges wrote that Siegelman met both requirements for an appeal bond: He is not a flight risk and his appeal raises a substantial question of law or fact likely to result in reversal or an order for a new trial.
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Wow! That is terrific news. Maybe we’re not at Gulag level just yet.
When the conviction is overturned, he should sue everyone who was involved. Maybe if he wins a million or so, he can convince the low level guys to turn on their masters. Get Rove in front of a jury.
Bush will just pardon him.
“Bush will just pardon him.”
That’s why you have to wait till Bush is gone.
Kudos to Scott Horton, Larisa Alexandrovna and everyone who kept Don’s story alive
I believe Rove’s luck will run out somehow, someway, sometime…
Oops! My IP Adress has just been compromised! Gotta Go!
Oh no… I’m off to jail… HELP!! HELP!! BAIL!!