Former Dem Representative WIlliam “Cold Cash” Jefferson was found guilty on 11 of 16 corruption charges. He faces substantial prison time.
Here’s a great 2006 campaign ad by candidate William Jefferson:
“I have never taken a bribe from anyone.”
Yeah, right:
Nola.com reported:
Former Democratic Congressman William Jefferson was found guilty of 11 of 16 corruption charges today by a federal jury.
The jury of eight women and four men returned a guilty verdict following five days of deliberation
In the 16-count indictment, Jefferson was charged with soliciting bribes and other crimes for a series of schemes in which he helped American businesses broker deals in West African in exchange for payments or financial considerations to companies controlled by members of his family, including his brother Mose, his wife, Andrea, their five daughters and a son-in-law.
Jefferson, 62, who represented the New Orleans-based 2nd Congressional District for nine terms, will now face sentencing by Judge T.S. Ellis III, who earlier meted out stiff sentences for lesser figures in the case. According to the U.S. attorney’s office, Jefferson faced 235 years in prison if convicted on all counts, and will still face substantial prison time.
Hat Tip Roland C.
Previously:
Video Captures Democrat Jefferson Taking $100,000 Bribe
Cold Cash Jefferson Indicted
Instant Classic!… Jason Mattera Asks “Cold Cash” Jefferson the Best Way to Stuff $90K into a Freezer!
UPDATE: After the guilty verdicts NBC failed to identify Jefferson’s party affiliation.