Sen. Ted Stevens found guilty in corruption case

[Friday on my mind]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081027/ap_on_re_us/stevens_trial;_ylt=AuO2.o4vqZ.Df_zZjLK1GpBI2ocA



WASHINGTON – Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens was convicted of seven corruption charges Monday in a trial that threatened to end the 40-year career of Alaska's political patriarch in disgrace. The verdict, coming barely a week before Election Day, increased Stevens' difficulty in winning what already was a difficult race against Democratic challenger Mark Begich. Democrats hope to seize the once reliably Republican seat as part of their bid for a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate."


Guess this might hurt his re-election chances.:1orglaugh

 

[AFA]

Yes, he also made a recorded statement showing he knew full well the consequences and said he might have to pay a fine or a little time in jail. Now he might end up doing life.