questionmark Posted September 19, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2013 A Texas appellate court has overturned the conviction of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) for allegedly scheming to influence Texas state elections with corporate money, his attorney told several news organizations early Thursday. A three-judge panel voted 2-1 to overturn the conviction, calling the evidence "legally insufficient," according to the majority ruling. The decision formally acquits DeLay of all charges, but could still be appealed by the government. DeLay, 66, was in Washington, meeting with prayer group at a Capitol Hill townhouse, when he heard the news. Read more Why am I not surprised? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted September 19, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Why am I not surprised? Because he's conservative and you're a cynic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ouija ouija Posted September 19, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 19, 2013 'Delay, 66, was in Washington, meeting with a prayer group ........ when he heard the news' ; pass me a sick-bag, somebody! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe Ruth Posted September 19, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 19, 2013 There is no better example of how and why the US judiciary is as corrupt as the other 2 branches. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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