Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWill President Obama pardon Don Siegelman?
Siedelman has been the victim of a perpetual Republican witch hunt. I would be very dissapointed if President Obama doesn't not grant him a pardon.
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
11 replies, 1485 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (13)
ReplyReply to this post
11 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Will President Obama pardon Don Siegelman? (Original Post)
avebury
Jan 2017
OP
Demit
(11,238 posts)1. I know. I know he doesn't have much time left on his sentence, but still.
It was such a travesty of justice.
Justitia
(9,316 posts)2. God I hope so, he deserves it! His case is a mockery.
I wonder when we will know forsure....
sarah FAILIN
(2,857 posts)3. It really was a witch hunt. I hope he does
His sentence is nearly over, but think it is the right thing to do. He should pardon everyone he can. The reps can't fight that.
onecaliberal
(32,835 posts)4. Should have been done long ago.
still_one
(92,177 posts)5. He should, Siegelman's sentence is up in June
NRaleighLiberal
(60,014 posts)6. That is the pardon I am hoping for the most, for sure.
90-percent
(6,829 posts)7. even better
Obama should order a drone strike on Karl Rove.
-90% jimmy
MineralMan
(146,288 posts)8. Was he convicted of a federal crime
In federal court? I don't think so. Presidents can only pardon or commute sentences for federal convictions.
pnwmom
(108,977 posts)9. Yes, federal charges in a federal court. nt
MineralMan
(146,288 posts)11. Oh, OK.
Thanks.
DefenseLawyer
(11,101 posts)10. He was charged and convicted in federal court
President Obama certainly can and should pardon him.