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And the Answer is: Ex-Rep William Jefferson Won’t Testify at His Trial
After all the speculation and suspense, in the end, the defense played it safe and decided not to let Jefferson take the stand on his own behalf. With 16 counts, the odds are stacked against the Congressman. So it may be hard to tell whether it was the right move. By Bruce Alpert New Orleans…