............................................................ Over 100 Attorneys General have joined the movement to Free Don Siegelman, saying what he was accused of has never been a crime in this country. Former Attorney General of New York Bob Abrams says the Siegelman case "cries out for commutation." Amici Curiae here: Abrams sticks up for Siegelman ............................................................
AT THE LEGAL PRECEDENT SIEGELMAN PROSECUTION SETS
winning journalist best known for his conservative political commentary, questions whether Don Siegelman was really bribed. Read Article in the Washington Post |
| CBS 60 Minutes aired on Don's 62nd Birthday (Feb 24, 2008) while he was in prison. Shortly after, Don was released on appeal. Watch VIDEO now! |
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| ............................................................................................................................ Why are so many people convinced that Don Siegelman is a victim of political prosecution and that our American Judicial System is at risk? If you want an introductory summary of the Siegelman Case, start with this 9 minute exposé. CBS 60 Minutes Siegelman Exposé |
| ......................................................... LEGAL OPINION Appellate court The Appellate court admitted that there were "substantial questions of law and fact, likely to result in a reversal." March 2008 52 Attorneys General 52 Attorneys General from across America, both Republicans and Democrats, urge the U.S. Congress to investigate the Siegelman case. March 2008 75 Attorneys General 75 Attorneys General write Attorney General Eric Holder asking that he investigate the Siegelman case. April 2009 91 Attorneys General A bipartisan group of 91 Attorneys General ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Don Siegelman's appeal. September 2009 Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court vacates two charges without hearing the case and sends the case back to the Appellate Court. January 2011 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Instead of the full court hearing the case, three judges uphold charges against Siegelman. January 2011 113 Attorneys General A bipartisan group of Attorneys General file amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Siegelman. March 2012 Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear the case. Siegelman re-sentenced to prison on September 11, 2012 by District Judge Mark Fuller. September 11, 2012 More than 100 Attorneys General write President Obama asking for clemency for Don Siegelman. September 2012
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| ....................................................................................... And almost 5 years later |
12/12/12 Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman's daughter Dana joins celebrity panel on Huffpost Live in an effort to free her father. Panel includes Mimi Kennedy, celebrity actress and founder of Progressive Democrats of America; Ex-Congressman Parker Griffith, concerned Republican seeking justice for Don Siegelman; Former Republican Attorney General of Arizona and Co-Chair of the John McCain Presidential Campaign Grant Woods and Columbia Law Professor and contributor to Harper's Magazine Scott Horton joined HuffPost Live host Jacob Soboroff to discuss the political conflicts of interest and judicial misconduct that played a major role in the former governor's indictment, conviction, and sentencing. .................................................................. |
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02/09/13 Dana Siegelman comes back on HuffPo Live to discuss Biden's support and the Rutgers Law School case study that led the school's Dean to come out in favor of freeing Gov. Siegelman. .................................................................. |