By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Ever since FBI agents raided his homes in Washington and New Orleans in 2005, little has gone his way. But Wednesday was different for ex-Rep. William Jefferson, who faces a 13 year prison sentence. In an unexpected move, and against the advice of the prosecution, U.S. District Judge T.S….
Whatever you think of Judge Ellis, you can only come away with the thought that he’s a bright, no nonsense judge. A little full of himself? Well…you could probably conclude that as well. Closing arguments, which were scheduled for Tuesday, are now set for Wednesday. By Jonathan Tilove New Orleans Times-Picayune ALEXANDRIA, VA. — It…
By Rachel Leven ticklethewire.com ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The federal judge in the public corruption trial of ex-Rep. William J. Jefferson chided the government Monday, saying it needed to do a better job focusing its case. “You, the government, need to focus sharply this case,” said U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis III. Ellis also criticized the…
