Update 2: Worley Trial
WBRC in Birmingham, carrying one AP story, finally has information on their web site about the Worley trial being delayed. You can read it here. The AP has another, separate story here. The trial is expected to begin Wednesday, according to WBRC.
The AP says Truman Hobbs, the judge presiding over the case, has expressed doubt that Worley's behavior supports charges for the felony counts against her. It will be interesting to see if those charges get thrown out, or if all the charges get thrown out. Or if the case procedes with all charges intact.
In the WBRC story, James Anderson, Worley's attorney, is reported to have said this:
Defense attorney James Anderson said the attorney general's office has a weak case.
"They are pushing it. The only thing that mentioned money was the envelope that was enclosed," he said.
Chris Bence, spokesman for Attorney General Troy King, said Worley's letters to her employees "are pretty powerful" evidence and a Montgomery County grand jury agreed when it indicted her.
"Had Ms. Worley not sent the letters, she would not be where she is today," he said.
So, Worley's attorney admits Worley sent the letter and the envelope and that if she hadn't sent the letter in the first place, she wouldn't be indicted. Isn't that pretty close, if not right on the money, a guilty plea?
3 comments:
There was a reason Hobbs was appointed by Seigelman when he lost the 2002 Election. He's paying back the favor.
The problem is that the felony statutes were liberally applied. The judge is considering it. Umm... a post about this will magically appear sometime tomorrow morning at BTL.
Dan, I'd appreciate your thoughts on my post reversing my earlier opinion about Hobbs' concerns/decision.
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