Democrat William Jefferson's abuse of power has come back to bite him.
WASHINGTON -- An indictment charging Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., in a long-running bribery investigation is being announced Monday, federal officials said.
The indictment is being handed up in U.S. District Court in Alexandria. A press conference was being organized for late Monday in Washington to discuss the case.
A Justice Department official familiar with the case said the indictment outlining the evidence against Jefferson is more than an inch thick and charges the congressman with crimes that could keep him in prison for up to 200 years. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the case.
Almost two years ago, in August 2005, investigators raided Jefferson's home in Louisiana and found $90,000 in cash stuffed into a box in his freezer.
Jefferson, 63, whose Louisiana district includes New Orleans, has said little about the case publicly but has maintained his innocence. He was re-elected last year despite the looming investigation.
I think it's amazing that Jefferson's constituents re-elected him. It smacks of the recall victory of Milwaukee thug Alderman Michael McGee.
Why do these voters allow these crooks and liars to remain in office?
I don't get it. The way I see it their supporters become complicit in the crimes and the corruption that make its way into government. The voters bear some responsibility when they knowingly choose criminals to be their representatives.
Bottom line--
William Jefferson's story should be a lesson to all public officials: Don't accept bribes and don't stuff $90,000 in cash in your freezer. Not a good idea.
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