JULY 22 2007
1. Alabama, The View from...England is concerned about he US
Attorney Scandal in the US
2. Jill Simpson responds to accusations made by Leura Canary and
her assistant, Louis Franklin
3. Did Siegelman need to be shackled? "For the Record" on Alabama
Public Television discusses.
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Alabama, The View from “Across the Pond”
Scott Horton At Harper's
As one Alabama G.O.P. source told me, he did not want his children
growing up in a banana republic–and that’s what he thought Alabama
was turning into....a large number of Republican attorneys general
from around the country have flagged the striking irregularities in the
Siegelman case as evidence of justice gone off the tracks.
<link to source article>
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Dana Jill Simpson Press Release
given to Harper's
Harper’s has received this press release from Dana Jill Simpson
concerning recent developments in the Siegelman case, reproduced
in full below:
Truth is marching on. I will not allow Middle District U.S. Attorneys
Laura Canary or Louis Franklin to deter me from testifying before
Congress.
Initially, I was shocked to read the false and gross distortions issued
in a press release by Middle District U.S. Attorneys Laura Canary
and her assistant Louis Franklin regarding my role in the controversy
surrounding the Don Siegelman/Richard Scrushy prosecution.
It is my understanding that it is a violation of the ethical rules
governing prosecutorial conduct to issue this type of press release
when a case is still pending in the courts. I want the citizens to be
aware that prosecutors are supposed to be “shepherds of justice”.
When a government attorney with enormous resources at their
disposal abuses power and ignores ethical standards he and she not
only undermine public trust but inflict damage beyond calculation to a
system of justice. This alone should compel the responsible and
ethical exercise of this power. However, these individuals appear to
be ignoring this duty. It has been suggested in recent reporting that I
am a Democrat, when I can verify that I have been a long-time
Republican and worked in Governor Bob Riley’s campaign for
Governor. There have been reports insinuating that I am an attorney
for Mr. Scrushy, which is false. I have never been retained by, nor
have I ever received any monies from, Don Siegelman or Richard
Scrushy.
I will quote my grandfather, who told me as a young girl that only, “a
hit dog hollers.” I knew when I decided to get involved in this matter
that the Riley people would come after me but I am a strong person
and I will continue to tell the truth.
When I first got involved in this matter on the Republican side of the
fence, I was shocked and sickened to learn of the U.S. Department of
Justice’s selective prosecution of Democrats, including former
Governor Don Siegelman. I have a legal duty as a licensed attorney
in Alabama to report anything that I consider to be unethical or
illegal, when I obtain knowledge of same. Over a period of months I
received legal advice regarding my ethical duty from a prominent
Montgomery attorney, the Alabama Bar Association and a Circuit
Judge in DeKalb County, where I primarily practice law.
Mrs. Canary and Mr. Franklin are attacking me personally in an
attempt to throw up road-blocks so the truth will not be shown to the
public. I will once again state, I am looking forward to raise my hand
to God under oath and to testify to these matters recently revealed. I
assume that all of the others involved in this horrible travesty of
justice, including Mrs. Canary and Mr. Franklin, will be willing to do
the same.
One of my favorite verses from the patriotic “Battle Hymn of the
Republic,” promises “His truth is marching on.” I hope that it will
march to Washington, D.C., for a fair and thorough investigation.
<no link, article in full>
..............................................................................................................
Did Siegelman need to be shackled?
"For the Record" Alabama Public Television
44 former state attorneys general call on Congress to investigate
political prosecution of Don Siegelman. Was the fly- around in
shackles just good security or a way to humiliate him? Frances
Coleman, The Press-Register; Julius White, WVAS Radio,
Montgomery, and Chris Holmes, WSFA TV, Montgomery discuss.
<link to video>
1. Alabama, The View from...England is concerned about he US
Attorney Scandal in the US
2. Jill Simpson responds to accusations made by Leura Canary and
her assistant, Louis Franklin
3. Did Siegelman need to be shackled? "For the Record" on Alabama
Public Television discusses.
..............................................................................................................
Alabama, The View from “Across the Pond”
Scott Horton At Harper's
As one Alabama G.O.P. source told me, he did not want his children
growing up in a banana republic–and that’s what he thought Alabama
was turning into....a large number of Republican attorneys general
from around the country have flagged the striking irregularities in the
Siegelman case as evidence of justice gone off the tracks.
<link to source article>
.............................................................................................................
Dana Jill Simpson Press Release
given to Harper's
Harper’s has received this press release from Dana Jill Simpson
concerning recent developments in the Siegelman case, reproduced
in full below:
Truth is marching on. I will not allow Middle District U.S. Attorneys
Laura Canary or Louis Franklin to deter me from testifying before
Congress.
Initially, I was shocked to read the false and gross distortions issued
in a press release by Middle District U.S. Attorneys Laura Canary
and her assistant Louis Franklin regarding my role in the controversy
surrounding the Don Siegelman/Richard Scrushy prosecution.
It is my understanding that it is a violation of the ethical rules
governing prosecutorial conduct to issue this type of press release
when a case is still pending in the courts. I want the citizens to be
aware that prosecutors are supposed to be “shepherds of justice”.
When a government attorney with enormous resources at their
disposal abuses power and ignores ethical standards he and she not
only undermine public trust but inflict damage beyond calculation to a
system of justice. This alone should compel the responsible and
ethical exercise of this power. However, these individuals appear to
be ignoring this duty. It has been suggested in recent reporting that I
am a Democrat, when I can verify that I have been a long-time
Republican and worked in Governor Bob Riley’s campaign for
Governor. There have been reports insinuating that I am an attorney
for Mr. Scrushy, which is false. I have never been retained by, nor
have I ever received any monies from, Don Siegelman or Richard
Scrushy.
I will quote my grandfather, who told me as a young girl that only, “a
hit dog hollers.” I knew when I decided to get involved in this matter
that the Riley people would come after me but I am a strong person
and I will continue to tell the truth.
When I first got involved in this matter on the Republican side of the
fence, I was shocked and sickened to learn of the U.S. Department of
Justice’s selective prosecution of Democrats, including former
Governor Don Siegelman. I have a legal duty as a licensed attorney
in Alabama to report anything that I consider to be unethical or
illegal, when I obtain knowledge of same. Over a period of months I
received legal advice regarding my ethical duty from a prominent
Montgomery attorney, the Alabama Bar Association and a Circuit
Judge in DeKalb County, where I primarily practice law.
Mrs. Canary and Mr. Franklin are attacking me personally in an
attempt to throw up road-blocks so the truth will not be shown to the
public. I will once again state, I am looking forward to raise my hand
to God under oath and to testify to these matters recently revealed. I
assume that all of the others involved in this horrible travesty of
justice, including Mrs. Canary and Mr. Franklin, will be willing to do
the same.
One of my favorite verses from the patriotic “Battle Hymn of the
Republic,” promises “His truth is marching on.” I hope that it will
march to Washington, D.C., for a fair and thorough investigation.
<no link, article in full>
..............................................................................................................
Did Siegelman need to be shackled?
"For the Record" Alabama Public Television
44 former state attorneys general call on Congress to investigate
political prosecution of Don Siegelman. Was the fly- around in
shackles just good security or a way to humiliate him? Frances
Coleman, The Press-Register; Julius White, WVAS Radio,
Montgomery, and Chris Holmes, WSFA TV, Montgomery discuss.
<link to video>
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