1stRambo
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Yo, the Court in Richmond Virginia is crooked as HELL! This is not the first, or the last, keep up with this crooked Court system, you will notice! I`m not trying to take up for the former Governor, but these Crooks ignore the Constitution like the Dictator in the White House!!!
As options run out, ex-Virginia gov. turns to Supreme Court
By LARRY O'DELL
Aug. 20, 2015 5:15 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — His legal options running out, former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on Thursday turned to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking that he be allowed to stay out of prison while he makes his final appeal on public corruption convictions.
Earlier Thursday, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond refused to grant McDonnell's request to remain free while appealing to the high court. That decision means McDonnell would probably have to report to prison within the next several weeks to begin his two-year sentence, handed down in January for doing favors for a wealthy businessman in exchange for more than $165,000 in gifts and loans.
But McDonnell's attorneys filed an emergency application hours later to the Supreme Court, asking for a delay of the lower court's decision or to let McDonnell remain free on bond while he makes his final appeal. The request was made to Chief Justice John Roberts, who handles emergency appeals from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Roberts can decide the matter himself or refer it to the full Supreme Court. There is no set timeline for Roberts or the court to make a decision.
McDonnell's attorneys noted in the filing that he could finish serving his two-year prison sentence before the Supreme Court rules whether the conviction was justified.
"There is no dispute, at the threshold, that he is not a flight risk or threat to public safety," the court filing says. "Nor is there doubt that 'irreparable harm' would otherwise result: If Gov. McDonnell begins his two-year sentence immediately, as will be required absent relief from this Court, he will have no remedy if this Court later invalidates his conviction."
In a statement shortly before the emergency application was filed, McDonnell said he was "saddened by the court's decision today to deny me freedom while I pursue vindication."
"GTP"
Controlled by Socialist Dictator Obama! The Court who ignored the Constitution Of The United States! Why do you think Eric Holder hauled ass? He will see his buddies in jail in the near future!
As options run out, ex-Virginia gov. turns to Supreme Court
By LARRY O'DELL
Aug. 20, 2015 5:15 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — His legal options running out, former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on Thursday turned to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking that he be allowed to stay out of prison while he makes his final appeal on public corruption convictions.
Earlier Thursday, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond refused to grant McDonnell's request to remain free while appealing to the high court. That decision means McDonnell would probably have to report to prison within the next several weeks to begin his two-year sentence, handed down in January for doing favors for a wealthy businessman in exchange for more than $165,000 in gifts and loans.
But McDonnell's attorneys filed an emergency application hours later to the Supreme Court, asking for a delay of the lower court's decision or to let McDonnell remain free on bond while he makes his final appeal. The request was made to Chief Justice John Roberts, who handles emergency appeals from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Roberts can decide the matter himself or refer it to the full Supreme Court. There is no set timeline for Roberts or the court to make a decision.
McDonnell's attorneys noted in the filing that he could finish serving his two-year prison sentence before the Supreme Court rules whether the conviction was justified.
"There is no dispute, at the threshold, that he is not a flight risk or threat to public safety," the court filing says. "Nor is there doubt that 'irreparable harm' would otherwise result: If Gov. McDonnell begins his two-year sentence immediately, as will be required absent relief from this Court, he will have no remedy if this Court later invalidates his conviction."
In a statement shortly before the emergency application was filed, McDonnell said he was "saddened by the court's decision today to deny me freedom while I pursue vindication."
"GTP"
Controlled by Socialist Dictator Obama! The Court who ignored the Constitution Of The United States! Why do you think Eric Holder hauled ass? He will see his buddies in jail in the near future!
