According to Fox New. the judge in the Ted Stevens trial in Alaska has ordered a criminal investigation into the prosecution's handling of the case. Meanwhile, the charges against the former Senator have been dismissed. Admittedly, this case looks like it was politically timed and motivated, but I still wonder what went on.
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan appointed a special prosecutor to investigate Justice Department lawyers who repeatedly mishandled witnesses and withheld evidence from defense attorneys during the monthlong trial. Senator Stevens narrowly lost to Democrat Mark Begich shortly after the verdict was reached in October. According to the article:
"Sullivan appointed Washington attorney Henry Schuelke as a special prosecutor to investigate contempt and obstruction by the Justice Department team. He said the matter was too serious to be left to an internal investigation by the department, which he said has dragged its feet looking into the misconduct."
Because this is a criminal case the prosecutors could face prison time and fines. Wow.
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