For those of you still folowing Don Siegelman's case:

[annabanana]

From my inbox:

Lots going on…

I will have an oral argument this Wednesday in Montgomery, Alabama at the federal courthouse, # 1 Church Street, November 2, 2011 at 10:00 am, in Courtroom 4B before Honorable Judge Charles S. Coody.

It’s open to the public so, if you can come please do. It just might help and besides I could use some friends right now.

We have been asking for a chance to be heard on issues relating to selective prosecution and government misconduct since 2006.

We have been asking for the US Government to produce documents which they have had in their hands since 2001 which will prove that while the US Attorney was preparing my indictment…her husband was been paid by my opponent…and that later the US Attorney’s husband ran my opponent’s campaign against me while I was brought to trial one month before the election in 2006.

We have been asking the Department of Justice to turn over documents or make the local prosecutors give us these documents which we should have had at trial. These documents prove selective prosecution, government misconduct, and show that witnesses were coached as to how they were to testify and other very serious misconduct by local prosecutors.

I just wanted you to have this update so you could come if you can. If you can't come please keep us in your thoughts and prayers..

All my best,

Don

He was smashed by Rove & his corrupt cronies in Alabama at the height of the US Attorney scandals.

For those of you who still remember that this is an ongoing fight:

http://www.donsiegelman.org/donations_page_paypal.html

[midnight]

1. K&R... This is such an important case.... Thanks for the update...

[tularetom]

2. The Obama justice(?) department is the biggest disappointment of the whole administration`

And this is one of the biggest reasons why.

What they have allowed to happen to this good man is just a tragedy.

And AG Holder should not only be fired for his lack of action to move to undo the politically motivated persecution of a loyal Democrat by his corrupt predecessor, he should probably be indicted and hopefully convicted and imprisoned as well.

[yourout]

8. +1..+1...+1..

The whole rats nest should have been canned during his inauguration speech.

[kestrel91316]

20. [phone]

[EFerrari]

25. . . .

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[gateley]

38. Amen. You would have thought they'd be on this beginning on

Day One. Instead, I just heard they're trying to get an administrative action allowing them to say No Documents Exist to FOIA requests even if they do.

Some of the stuff they've done is as scary as under Gonzales.

[tblue]

44. Yep. Who of us would sit back if this was a Repub JoD?

Bradley Manning, too. WTF is that? This is making me seriously rethink where my allegiance lies.

[AikidoSoul]

59. You would think Obama would look at the facts of the case and pardon the guy

I mean Obama is a lawyer isn't he? Wouldn't he recognize injustice when he sees it? Oh wait. The White House is following the Bush playbook which only pardons criminals like Scooter.

[redqueen]

64. Yes, you would, if you weren't really paying attention. (nt)

[Hawkowl]

66. No Justice, No Peace

THE biggest disappointment by far, and there have been many. Medical marijuana, record number of deportation of immigrants and an all out crusade against whistle-blowers.

Holder is worse than Ashcroft was.

[Raksha]

67. Absolutely true - every bit as bad as the Gonzales justice department.

But because Obama has that magic D after his name, he and Holder get a free pass.

[bvar22]

3. Somebody should tell Eric Holder about this.

After all, the very first item on his list after President Obama appointed him the Attorney General
was getting corrupt Republican Senator Ted Stevens out of jail.
If he knew about the injustice in Alabama,
he would surely help,
wouldn't he?

"And while the DOJ is making a point to review Republican cases, not one Democrat case has been completely overturned. Aside from alleged governmental misconduct in the Siegelman case, there are paramount legal issues that have been recognized by 91 former State Attorneys General and a group of First Amendment law professors across the country. Both groups insist no crimes have been committed and the former AG's signed a petition for "Writ of Certiori" to the US Court of Appeals, urging Siegelman's case to be heard."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rebecca-abrahams/the-prosecution-of-ted-st_b_395771.html

You will know them by their WORKS.

Solidarity99!
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[jtuck004]

12. But, but, there's so much evil in the world, he has to prioritize.

From Mojorabbit: I just got an email from the white house re marijuana:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=439&topic_id=2211800&mesg_id=2211800

[SharonAnn]

26. The priority should be to take care of your friends.

[jtuck004]

31. Maybe they are. /nt

[L. Coyote]

74. Precisely what they are doing. Obama is buddies with Bush's attorneys.

Obama was an intern at Sidley-Austin, defenders of the Bush cabal of law breakers during the oversight of DoJ. Literally, Obama's college buddy defended Bush and was Bush's White House counsel.

It seems like Obama was Bush's horse in the Dem primaries!

[ooglymoogly]

29. Holder and his boss are working with the other side.

and that is so disgusting I can hardly spit it out without barfing.

[emilyg]

41. .....

[pacalo]

4. Thanks, annabanana.

Good luck to Mr. Siegelman. I wish I could be there to support him.

[babsbunny]

5. I am interested!

And thanks!

[SpiralHawk]

6. The k and the r

Fight fiercely against Republicon railroading.

[spanone]

7. k&r...

[Webster Green]

9. K&R!

:thumbsup:

[madfloridian]

10. Recommended and still caring and concerned.....and angry.

[stevedeshazer]

11. Still following. Not forgetting.

Thanks for the update, anna.

[Hissyspit]

16. Same here. nt

[rhett o rick]

13. There no longer is justice or rule of law in America. nm

[valerief]

21. +1 gazillion

[Vattel]

50. that pretty much sums it up

[Enthusiast]

51. Sorry to say it

but you nailed it. We thought, "Oh boy, now that we have elected Obama. Oh, wait."

[rhett o rick]

70. k

[defendandprotect]

81. kr

[senseandsensibility]

14. keep this kicked

It's never talked about in the corporate media of course, so it's up to us and all progressive sites to keep this in the public eye. This case is one of the main reasons I am disappointed with the current administration.

[malaise]

15. When will he be free?

rec

[Enthusiast]

52. They're afraid his story might

get widespread coverage. So, when will he be free? Maybe never. Maybe they should move him to Gitmo for good measure.

[senseandsensibility]

17. kick again

I hate the way this keeps getting swept under the rug.

[Mnemosyne]

18. K&R...

[L. Coyote]

19. Covering up stolen election in 2002 and Big Oil revenge on Siegelman

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=3770978&mesg_id=3773514

[sabrina 1]

22. This is heart-breaking. I wonder if it would be possible to

get enough people to fill the courthouse there. He should not be left to deal with this on his own. This is everyone's business.

And to think that Karl Rove is still walking around free.

:kick:

[McCamy Taylor]

23. Obama DOJ keeps Siegelman in jail because Rick Perry could be charged with same crimes.

And probably other Republicans, too.

[Kingofalldems]

24. Freepers hate Siegelman

K and R

[Segami]

27. K&R!

[ooglymoogly]

28. Still following....This whole prosecution stinks to high heaven.

but the thugs could not have pulled it off without the kangaroo courts of the south and the help of the many boss Hoggs.

I do not believe this could have happened in...say Massachusetts. My thoughts are with Siegelman and those fighting for him....against a mountain of trumped up odds.

If I lived down there I would surely go to the trial.

[annabanana]

54. thanks ooglymoogly.. I don't know how many DUers are from

that part of the world, but I hope a few show up.

[certainot]

30. thanks- be great if he got a OWS type crowd there-

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

32. K&R -- This sounds criminal what they've done to Siegelman and...

...if they can get away with it for someone of his stature they can, and wouldn't hesitate, to do it to ANYONE.

[pscot]

33. We haven't forgotten

Thanks for posting this Ammabanana.

[OnyxCollie]

34. K&R for Don Siegelman.

Don Siegelman stood up to Big Oil and was jailed.

[MrMickeysMom]

35. I hope Don Seigelman lives to see Rove perpwalked...

This man has been fighting for justice. Can he get some, DOJ?

Recommended!

[The Wizard]

36. Who is Rove blowing?

Treason is a capital offense.

[johan helge]

37. That's what I

hate most about Republicans: They try to destroy their opponents, and use every method under the sun.

Don Siegelman, you are a hero for standing up to these rats.

[bertman]

39. Thank you for posting this. REC. nt

[OwnedByFerrets]

40. Kicked

[orbitalman]

42. K & R

[immoderate]

43. Thanks, annabanana! And go Don!

--imm

[Bozita]

45. K&R for Don. ... Bigtime!

[dmr]

46. Thank you for posting this.

I think of Don Siegelman very often. I honestly cannot believe he has to still fight against all the injustices that were thrown at him. I'll send in a donation when I get paid.

:hi:

[annabanana]

55. thanks dmr!. . . .n/t

[sabrina 1]

47. K&R

i hope he gets some people there. He needs to let people know in advance as maybe something could be arranged with some of the activists there. He should not have to do this alone.

I remember wondering why they were after him and doing a little research. I found a speech he had given after the 2000 election where he stated he believed that the election was stolen. Not many public figures had the guts to say that publicly. But not long after that all of this started.

It is shameful that Karl Rove and Dick Cheney are not the ones going through this.

[defendandprotect]

48. Well remember Don Siegelman -- practically a martyr now of RW violence and efforts ...

to destroy liberals and progressives --

and Don Siegelmann offered such a successful challenge to RW evil that

they have tried to do such great damage to him as to dissuade anyone else

from following in his footsteps to fight this evil -- !!


One of the most shocking parts of this case is the lack of action/response from the

Democrats and Obama -- !! And Holder!!

This is an honest man being falsely prosecuted which should be a threat to Obama and

to all Democrats who may also be honestly fighting the RW evil -- but there is

only SILENCE!

And that's all we've seen from the Democrats on this for years!!

Odd, eerie, strange really doesn't cover it!!

[Raksha]

77. The Siegelman case is a microcosm of Democratic complicity in Republican evil.

It is proof of their "bipartisan" collaboration in ending the rule of law in this country. For the Obama Justice Department to protect Karl Rove from prosecution is the deal-breaker for me. I will not be voting for Obama again.

[defendandprotect]

78. Agree -- and also will not be voting for Obama again --

Keep on tellin' it -- !!!


:hi:

[DFW]

49. I met and talked with Don Siegelman at the Convention in Denver in 2008

It is inconceivable to me that Holder has done nothing about the Rove abuse in this case.

[madfloridian]

63. I agree. It is shocking.

[L. Coyote]

65. The most shocking of all, Obama and Holder retaining the Bush Junta USAs in DoJ.

What does that tell you?

[madfloridian]

71. Tells me it is way way too "bipartisan". Tells me they want the same goals.

It's really a shame.

[defendandprotect]

79. Afaics, there can be only two reasons ... FEAR of power of RW, or collusion .... is there another???

[annabanana]

53. I am heartened to see the big response to this thread. I really hope that

it is somewhat reflected in his defense fund, and in attendance at the courthouse.

Thank you DU

[Auntie Bush]

57. Kicking for Don.

[MasonJar]

56. It is a travesty of justice that Holder has not turned these papers over.

What can be his reason besides obfuscation of the facts to preserve the past administration embarrassment or perhaps a little under the table? It is the same as Holder and Obama refusing to prosecute Bush and his ilk for war crimes. At least none of the Bushista faction can leave the country without fear of arrest. It protects other nations from their stench. If we are so blind to true justice, we should keep our taint inside our own borders.

[defendandprotect]

80. +1000% --- !!!

[Hotler]

58. k&r n/t

[myrna minx]

60. K&R n/t

[femrap]

61. Rove will

suffer....just a matter of time.

Keep the Faith, Don....we care.

[patrice]

62. K&R

[frylock]

68. knr

[a2liberal]

69. K&R (n/t)

[Glimmer of Hope]

72. I am glad he is getting his chance to be heard. There is hope.

[AikidoSoul]

73. Oh Don Siegleman, my heart breaks for you and your situation.

I can imagine that you must feel very angry and bitter towards those who have perpetrated this grave injustice. It is difficult and frightening to think of how evil the politics are that put you in prison. These people should be prosecuted. I am hoping and praying that justice will be done for you and to them.

Meanwhile, every time I think of you I feel terribly depressed and sad for you, and for our country and its "justice system". :cry:

[Gin Blossom]

75. This case cannot become the new normal. nt

[annabanana]

76. I fear it already has. . . n/t