RedState Morning Briefing Sep 2, 2009
William Jefferson (D-LA), recently convicted on 11 counts of bribery and racketeering, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In his preliminary filing, William and Andrea Jefferson state liabilities in the range of $1 million to $10 million, against declared assets in the same broad range. (Human Events Online)
Ex-lawmaker files bankruptcy petition Sep 1, 2009
William Jefferson was convicted of corruption ... The bankruptcy petition filed last week by former representative William Jefferson and his wife, Andrea, says they owe between $1 million and $10 million to fewer than 50 creditors. (Boston Globe)
Political Idiosyncrasy, Ignorance, Sheila Jackson-Lee, or US Aug 29, 2009
Again, the disgraced Democratic Party former Louisiana Congressman, William Jefferson, also soiled the good name of Africa with his penchant for bribery. In Ghana itself, the atrocities committed by one of the most notorious killers in modern world history, Gun-man Jerry Rawlings, was ordained into sainthood by our own revered black American teacher, Minister Louis Farrakhan. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ex-La. congressman's brother convicted of bribery Aug 22, 2009
William Jefferson, was convicted Aug. 5 of charges that included bribery, racketeering and money laundering. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Key Dems' Ethical Clouds Could Haunt Pelosi Aug 22, 2009
William Jefferson, who was recently found guilty of 11 of 16 charges of corruption. But just as not all members of congress are truly equal in the power they wield, not all members under an ethical cloud pose the same threat for Pelosi. (Time.com)
Mose Jefferson guilty on four counts Aug 22, 2009
NEW ORLEANS - A jury has found Mose Jefferson, the brother of former Congressman William Jefferson, guilty on four of seven counts in his federal bribery trial ... The verdict comes after one full day of deliberations, and a few weeks after his brother William Jefferson was found guilty in 11 of 16 counts in his corruption and bribery trial in Alexandria, Va. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jury in Mose Jefferson trial to return to work Friday Aug 21, 2009
William Jefferson, and Ellenese Brooks-Simms, the former president of the Orleans Parish School Board. Mose Jefferson is accused of bribing Simms in exchange for his support of an educational program he was selling. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jury deliberates in Mose Jefferson bribery trial Aug 21, 2009
William Jefferson, bribed former New Orleans school board president Ellenese Brooks-Simms for her support in awarding school contracts to a computer-based teaching program he sold. Jurors deliberated for several hours Thursday before breaking for the night. (KSLA.com, LA)
Mose Jefferson testifies during his bribery trial Aug 19, 2009
William Jefferson testified Tuesday that Brooks-Simms asked him for money because she was more than $100,000 in debt. Mose Jefferson said he and Brooks-Simms had a romantic relationship during the 1980s but remained friends for years. (KSLA.com, LA)
Brooks-Simms faces blistering cross-examination in Mose Jefferson trial Aug 15, 2009
NEW ORLEANS - The government s key witness spent a third day on the stand in the Mose Jefferson trial, the older brother of convicted former Congressman William Jefferson, who is accused of bribing a former Orleans Parish School Board president. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Brooks-Simms again says she took a bribe from Mose Jefferson Aug 14, 2009
NEW ORLEANS The federal government s star witness Ellenese Brooks-Simms continued her testimony Thursday morning in the trial against Mose Jefferson, the brother of former Congressman William Jefferson. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Former school board member says she was bribed by Mose Jefferson Aug 13, 2009
Jurors in the bribery case against Mose Jefferson heard tapes of conversations Ellenese Brooks-Simms had with the brother of former Congressman William Jefferson. Brooks-Simms said that she was paid $140,000 divided into several checks for her vote and influence on having the school system purchase the "I Can Learn" educational program. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Former Congressman Jefferson files motion for new trial Aug 13, 2009
NEW ORLEANS Attorneys for former Congressman William Jefferson filed court documents Wednesday asking a judge for a new trial after he was convicted on almost a dozen corruption charges last week. AP. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Mose Jefferson to take stand in his own bribery trial Aug 12, 2009
That s something his brother, former Congressman William Jefferson, did not do in his own trial. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
The shoe on the other foot Aug 10, 2009
From William Jefferson to Christopher Dodd to Charlie Rangel to John Edwards, the major media don't have much taste for telling you about corruption these days ... Consider the case of one William Jefferson. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jefferson was for sale; now he must pay Aug 10, 2009
That s how U.S. Attorney Mark Lytle, the lead prosecutor on bribery allegations against U.S. Congressman William Jefferson described the New Orleans Democrat who this week was found guilty on 11 of 16 charges. Advertisement. (New Iberia, LA)
Judge denies agrument that Mose Jefferson can't get fair trial Aug 9, 2009
NEW ORLEANS -- A federal judge has rejected arguments that the recent bribery trial and conviction of former congressman William Jefferson make it impossible for his brother to get a fair trial in New Orleans ... William Jefferson was convicted Wednesday in Alexandria, Va ... "Of the total questionnaires returned, over 70 percent actively or casually followed news accounts of William Jefferson's trial and this was well before the widespread coverage of the jury's verdict," he wrote. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Former congressman convicted in freezer cash case Aug 7, 2009
William Jefferson, a Democrat who had represented parts of New Orleans for almost 20 years, was stoic as the verdict was read and had little to say afterward. Asked how he was doing, he said, "I'm holding up.". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Jury Decides Former Rep. William Jefferson Should Forfeit Assets Aug 7, 2009
William Jefferson Must Forfeit Assets - ABC News ... William Jefferson Should Forfeit Assets ... William Jefferson and his wife Andrea, walk to the federal court in Alexandria, Va. (ABC News)
Mose Jefferson's bid for indigent status denied Aug 7, 2009
William Jefferson, was convicted of corruption charges by a federal jury in Virginia. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (KSLA.com, LA)
Feds win cold cash case vs. Louisiana Dem Aug 7, 2009
Thursday's ruling comes a day after Democrat William Jefferson was convicted on 11 counts, including bribery, for using his influence to broker business deals in Africa ... Thursday's ruling comes a day after Democrat William Jefferson. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Jury: Jefferson should forfeit over $450,000, 30 million shares of stock Aug 7, 2009
The jury in the William Jefferson trial has recommended that the former congressman forfeit over $450,000 in cash and over 30 million shares of stock. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jury rules ex-congressman must forfeit $470,000 Aug 7, 2009
Thursday's ruling comes a day after Democrat William Jefferson was convicted on 11 counts, including bribery, for using his influence to broker business deals in Africa. The jury returned to consider the technical question of whether he would be required to forfeit any funds he received. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ex-Congressman Jefferson Is Convicted of 11 of 16 Counts in Bribery Case Aug 6, 2009
Ex-Congressman William Jefferson Convicted of Soliciting Bribes - Bloomberg ... Ex-Congressman William Jefferson Convicted of Soliciting Bribes. (Bloomberg -- US)
Tapes shown in trial leave little for "gray area," prosecutors say Aug 6, 2009
NEW ORLEANS During the William Jefferson trial, the jury listened to days of testimony from more than 40 witnesses. But they also watched hours of undercover surveillance tape of Jefferson and Virginia businesswoman Lori Mody, a cooperating witness for the federal government. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jefferson found guilty on 11 of 16 charges Aug 6, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, VA. Former Congressman William Jefferson was found guilty on 11 of the 16 charges against him, and he now faces a maximum of 150 years in jail. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Click to read:Ex-La. Rep. Convicted in Cash Bribe Case Aug 6, 2009
Jury Convicts William Jefferson on 11 of 16 counts in Case in which Agents found $90,000 in his Freezer; Defense Plans Appeal ... William Jefferson walks to federal court in Alexandria, Va ... William Jefferson was caught on tape exchanging bribes. (CBS News)
Jury convicts ex-congressman in bribery scheme Aug 6, 2009
Former US representative William Jefferson left the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Va ... WASHINGTON - Former US representative William Jefferson was convicted of corruption charges yesterday in a case that featured $90,000 stuffed into his freezer and a legal battle over the raid of his Washington, D.C., office that reached the highest levels of the US government. (Boston Globe)
Ex-US lawmaker guilty of bribery Aug 6, 2009
William Jefferson, a Democrat who had represented parts of New Orleans, was accused of accepting more than $400,000 (235,000) in bribes. The 62-year-old was also accused of trying to get millions more for brokering deals in Africa. (BBC News -- Americas)
Ex-Rep. Accused Of Bribery Goes To Court Aug 6, 2009
Jury Selection Begins In Corruption Trial For William Jefferson, D-La ... Former Congressman William Jefferson, D-La ... William Jefferson begins Tuesday. (CBS News -- Politics)
Former congressman convicted Aug 6, 2009
Former congressman William Jefferson, a Democrat who had represented parts of New Orleans, was accused of accepting more than $400,000 in bribes. By Rick Jervis and Alan Gomez, USA TODAY Former Louisiana congressman William Jefferson, who was caught with a freezer full of $90,000 in marked bills at his Washington home, was convicted Wednesday of squeezing businessmen for bribes to broker business deals in Africa. (USA Today)
Fourth day of deliberations in Jefferson trial end Aug 5, 2009
During their fourth day of deliberations, jurors in the William Jefferson federal corruption trial sent a question to the judge, though neither the contents, nor the response are yet known. Just after noon Eastern time, Judge T.S. Ellis III called lawyers for both the prosecution and defense into his courtroom for a session that lasted about 15 minutes. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jurors still mulling Jefferson's fate as day 3 of deliberations end Aug 4, 2009
NEW ORLEANS The jury has wrapped up its third day of deliberations in the federal corruption trial of former Congressman William Jefferson. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jury completes deliberations in Jefferson trial Jul 31, 2009
Jury deliberations in the case of William Jefferson lasted for about three hours Thursday, following about six weeks of testimony. Deliberations will resume at 9:30 a.m. Friday. (KSLA.com, LA)
Click for story Jul 31, 2009
The jury in the trial of former Congressman William Jefferson retired for the day after about four hours of deliberations. They will return Friday at 9:30 am EST.. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jury set to deliberate bribery case of Jefferson Jul 30, 2009
WASHINGTON - Former US Representative William Jefferson solicited bribes to enrich himself and his family and absolutely understood he was breaking the law, a prosecutor told the jury yesterday at the former lawmaker s corruption trial. Jefferson initiated scheme after scheme after scheme during his years in office that he hoped would yield hundreds of millions of dollars, Assistant US Attorney Rebecca Bellows said in closing government arguments at the six-week trial. (Boston Globe)
Prosecutors: Jefferson Had Numerous Bribe Schemes Jul 30, 2009
A jury was hearing closing arguments Wednesday in the bribery trial of Democrat William Jefferson, who is accused of receiving more than $400,000 in bribes and seeking millions more in exchange for using his influence to broker business deals in Africa. Prosecutor Rebeca Bellows told jurors that Jefferson was engaged in numerous bribery schemes while serving in Congress and that the only difference with the money in the freezer is that he was caught on tape receiving it. (Newsmax)
Defense: Jefferson's actions unethical, not illegal Jul 30, 2009
The jury in the corruption trial of former congressman William Jefferson heard him painted as a man who was willing to use his power and influence for financial gain and that came from the defense. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Closing Arguments Set for Jefferson Trial Jul 30, 2009
William Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans, is accused of receiving more than $400,000 in bribes and seeking millions more in exchange for using his influence to broker business deals in Africa. If convicted on all 16 counts, which include money laundering and racketeering, Jefferson could face up to 235 years in prison. (Newsmax)
Attorneys battle over language in jury instructions for Jefferson trial Jul 29, 2009
It was a slow and tedious day of legal back-and-forth during the trial for former Congressman William Jefferson in Virginia on Tuesday. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
2010 House outlook: Democrats look secure Jul 28, 2009
Of the 100 races worth watching, Dems are defending 59 of the seats. Anh Joseph Cao has to try to win re-election on his own merits two years after ousting scandal-plagued Democratic Rep. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Jurors will have to wait for closing arguments in Jefferson trial Jul 28, 2009
- Closing arguments in the federal corruption trial of former U.S. Representative William Jefferson will be delayed by at least one day, as attorneys on both sides iron out details of the paperwork the jury will be given as they begin deliberations. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jefferson closing arguments postponed Jul 28, 2009
William Jefferson will now hear summations in the eight-week trial on Wednesday instead of Tuesday. U.S. Distri 000020C8 ct Judge T.S. Ellis III decided at a hearing Monday evening that he needed an extra day to put together jury instructions. (KSLA.com, LA)
Photos of frozen cash shown in Jefferson's trial Jul 9, 2009
William Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans, is one of the key pieces of evidence in the ongoing bribery trial of Jefferson ... Prosecutors are playing audiotapes of former Louisiana congressman William Jefferson talking with a woman about business deals he is accused of brokering in exchange for bribes ... William Jefferson saw photos Wednesday of the infamous frozen cash, recovered in August 2005. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Jury Sees Videos of La. Rep. Jefferson Accepting Cash Jul 8, 2009
The videos played Tuesday are a key piece of evidence in the bribery trial of William Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans. He's accused of accepting more than $400,000 in bribes to broker business deals in Africa. (Newsmax)
Jury sees video in congressman trial Jul 8, 2009
William Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans, is one of the key pieces of evidence in the ongoing bribery trial of Jefferson. He's accused of accepting more than $400,000 in bribes in exchange for brokering business deals in Africa. (MSNBC -- Politics)
More 'Non-Transparency' From Pelosi Jun 29, 2009
With the trial of William Jefferson, the former Democrat Congressman from Louisiana finally underway, perhaps the Justice Department s slowly grinding wheels will next turn to the Mollohan matter. Connie Hair is a freelance writer, a former speechwriter for Rep. (Human Events Online)
Chief Justice wrote of limits to Jackson acclaim Jun 27, 2009
Vernon Jackson, who ran a Louisville telecommunications firm called iGate Inc., was the first witness to testify in the bribery trial of William Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans until losing his re-election bid last year. Jackson is also one of the trial's most important witnesses. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Judge refuses to toss bribery case Jun 27, 2009
KSLA News 12 Headlines. Associated Press - June 26, 2009 6:44 PM ET. (KSLA.com, LA)
Judge refuses to toss case against Mose Jefferson Jun 27, 2009
William Jefferson, is charged with bribing a former New Orleans school board president for her support in awarding school contracts for a computer-based learning system he helped sell ... William Jefferson isn't accused of wrongdoing in either of the cases against his brother, but he is on trial in Virginia for separate corruption charges. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Bribery charges stand against ex-congressman's kin Jun 27, 2009
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Witness: Jefferson asked for bribes that could have exceeded $1 million Jun 25, 2009
William Jefferson appears at Federal Court. William Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans, is on trial accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Leader of Cao recall effort says he isn't giving up Jun 20, 2009
In a December election, he upset the once-powerful 18-year incumbent William Jefferson, a Democrat who was the state's first African-American congressman since Reconstruction. Jefferson had been weakened by a federal indictment. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jury begins hearing wiretap tapes in Jefferson trial Jun 19, 2009
NEW ORLEANS Jurors got their first look at some of the tapes that the prosecution will use to lay out its case against former congressman William Jefferson. WWL-TV. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Bribes hidden as 'consulting fees,' witness says in Jefferson trial Jun 18, 2009
William Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans until losing his re-election bid last year, is on trial in federal court in Alexandria, Va. for taking bribes and other crimes. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jefferson on trial over freezer cash, bribery Jun 17, 2009
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Lytle makes opening statement in the trial of former Congressman William Jefferson ... William Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans, is accused of soliciting bribes, racketeering, money laundering and other crimes ... Jacquelyn Martin / APFormer Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, center, exits U.S. District Court. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Defense: You might disapprove, but Jefferson committed no crime Jun 17, 2009
Former Congressman William Jefferson used his position and influence to help businesses that his family was involved in; but that is not a crime, his lead defense attorney said in opening statements at his corruption trial Tuesday ... William Jefferson did not take a bribe and did not solicit a bribe, said Trout. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Opening arguments set to begin Tuesday in Jefferson trial Jun 16, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It's the beginning of the legal end, so to speak, as attorneys on both sides of the William Jefferson trial prepare to make their opening statements Tuesday in the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Key witness in Jefferson trial may end up testifying after all Jun 16, 2009
In just less than 24 hours, both the prosecution and defense are expected to spell out two very different stories in the corruption case against former Congressman William Jefferson. WWLTV. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Congressional Spending: High-End Laptops, TVs Jun 2, 2009
William Jefferson, a Louisiana Democrat, spent $2,793 on a Panasonic Toughbook laptop - about three months before he lost his re-election bid in a December runoff. The office of Rep. (Newsmax)
Taxpayers Foot Lawmakers' Bills... Jun 1, 2009
William Jefferson, a Louisiana Democrat, spent $2,793 on a Panasonic Toughbook laptop, which is marketed to the military, in September, about three months before he lost his re-election bid in a December runoff. A lawyer for Mr. Jefferson, who is facing an unrelated federal bribery trial, declined to comment. (The Drudge Report)
Indicted SUNO administrator Gill Pratt resigns May 30, 2009
The indictment also brought charges against relatives of former Congressman William Jefferson ... William Jefferson, who was voted out of office last year, isn't charged in this case. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Corruption probe heats up on Capitol Hill May 30, 2009
William Jefferson, D-La. A federal appeals court in Washington ruled that the way in which a raid of Jefferson's congressional office was conducted did not fully protect Jefferson's privileges as a congressman. (AZCentral -- News)
Jefferson trial pushed back a week May 28, 2009
Democrat William Jefferson represented parts of New Orleans until he lost his re-election bid last year. He is accused of accepting bribes in exchange for brokering business deals in Africa. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Former La. lawmaker charged in racketeering case May 23, 2009
Renee Gill Pratt also brings new charges against three relatives of former U.S. Congressman William Jefferson. Gill Pratt's boyfriend, Mose Jefferson, already has pleaded not guilty to charges related to Friday's indictment. (KSLA.com, LA)
