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Column: Ex-Fed Prosecutor Stephanie Gallagher Says “Speech or Debate Clause” Making a Comeback in Corruption Cases
By Stephanie Gallagher Fraud With Peril Blog The Speech or Debate Clause seems to be making a comeback. Recently, former Congressman Jefferson invoked it in an effort to have his indictment dismissed. He was unsuccessful. Now, Baltimore City Councilwoman Holton is relying on its protections in asking a Maryland state court to dismiss a bribery…