Connecticut ex-Governor Rowland's conviction upheld on appeal

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld former Connecticut Governor John Rowland's conviction on charges that he tried to use sham contracts to hide his political work in two U.S. congressional campaigns.

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York said Rowland, a Republican, was properly convicted over his role in creating documents that falsified his relationship with the candidates in order to impede a potential future investigation.

The three-judge panel also upheld Rowland's 2-1/2 year prison sentence, and rejected his challenges to evidentiary rulings and jury instructions.

A lawyer for Rowland, who has been free on bail during the appeal, did not respond to requests for comment.

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-connecticut-rowland-idUSKCN0Z31LS

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World | Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:49am EDT
NEW YORK | BY NATE RAYMOND

[PJMcK]

1. Good

It's time for Governor Rowland to do some hard time. He was not good for the people of Connecticut and he abused his position for political gain.

It's always nice when these skanks get nailed.

Thanks for posting the link, Eugene.

[bigwillq]

2. Good.

He was terrible and deserves to rot in jail.

[terip64]

3. Kick n/t