Rick Perry Hires Defense Attorney Amid Criminal Allegations

[guno]

The Texas governor has reportedly hired a high-profile defense attorney to represent him amid growing allegations that he criminally abused his veto power. At issue is his withholding of $7.5 million from the Public Integrity Unit, responsible for investigating cases ranging from insurance fraud to corruption committed by state politicians. Which, of course, raises even more suspicions.

According to the Austin American-Statesman:

The hiring of David L. Botsford is the latest signal that the inquiry into Perry’s conduct might be gaining momentum after a seven-month investigation. Perry, whose term will end in January, is not seeking re-election. He sought the Republican nomination for president in 2012 and has not ruled out another presidential run.

Perry is accused of vetoing funds that would have gone to the unit as a form of political blackmail after the prosecutor who runs it, Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, refused to resign following a drunken driving arrest. If true, such abuse of office and coercion of a public servant could land Perry in serious legal troubles.

Watch: Rick Perry Hires Defense Attorney Amid Criminal Allegations | DemoNews.org

 

[KNB]

Uh oh. This might hurt his chances of being elected President in 2016.

Not really. He never had a chance to begin with.

 

[Clementine]

If he was a Democrat, the media would balk at this and call it a non-issue then he'd be more popular than ever.

Of course, since he's a Republican, better actually investigate and maybe even try the case in the media to ensure that the public turns against him.

 

[CaféAuLait]

Michael McCrum, the special prosecutor... ...has yet to ask for formal charges against Perry and says he may not ever do so depending on the investigation. But Texans for Public Justice, a left-leaning group that monitors transparency in state government, alleges that Perry committed coercion of a public servant, abuse of official capacity and official oppression, as well as potentially bribery.

Rick Perry Ethics Case To Get Texas Grand Jury

Don't most people have an attorney's for grand juries, to consult? If he is guilty, which is up in the air then he should be punished. However, I think its tit for tat to be honest.

The democrat accusing him was also investigated by a grand jury after her horrible outburst after a drunk driving arrest.

At the jail, a video showed Lehmberg shouting orders to call the sheriff, kicking the door of her cell and sticking her tongue out at deputies videotaping her. That led to an investigation by a grand jury, which decided she should not be removed for official misconduct.

Rick Perry Ethics Case To Get Texas Grand Jury


Here she is on all her glory, drunk and demanding and threatening the police for 'ruining her political career'.



^ that is why Perry demanded her resignation.

I still say its tit for tat by the left wing group after Perry, since Lehmberg was investigated by a grand jury for her threats in jail for a DUI.

 

[guno]

Uh oh. This might hurt his chances of being elected President in 2016.

Not really. He never had a chance to begin with.

nope and now more then ever

New grand jury expected to be seated in Gov. Rick Perry's ethics case | Dallas Morning News

 

[Missouri_Mike]

Michael McCrum, the special prosecutor... ...has yet to ask for formal charges against Perry and says he may not ever do so depending on the investigation. But Texans for Public Justice, a left-leaning group that monitors transparency in state government, alleges that Perry committed coercion of a public servant, abuse of official capacity and official oppression, as well as potentially bribery.

Rick Perry Ethics Case To Get Texas Grand Jury

Don't most people have an attorney's for grand juries, to consult? If he is guilty, which is up in the air then he should be punished. However, I think its tit for tat to be honest.

The democrat accusing him was also investigated by a grand jury after her horrible outburst after a drunk driving arrest.

At the jail, a video showed Lehmberg shouting orders to call the sheriff, kicking the door of her cell and sticking her tongue out at deputies videotaping her. That led to an investigation by a grand jury, which decided she should not be removed for official misconduct.

Rick Perry Ethics Case To Get Texas Grand Jury


Here she is on all her glory, drunk and demanding and threatening the police for 'ruining her political career'.

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^ that is why Perry demanded her resignation.

I still say its tit for tat by the left wing group after Perry, since Lehmberg was investigated by a grand jury for her threats in jail for a DUI.

Well that's a classy woman I would hitch my wagon to.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Uh oh. This might hurt his chances of being elected President in 2016.

Not really. He never had a chance to begin with.

nope and now more then ever

New grand jury expected to be seated in Gov. Rick Perry's ethics case | Dallas Morning News

But, it would be fun if he ran.

 

[Rocko]

Does anyone have any proof he used his veto power because Lehmberg wouldn't resign? Or are we just going to automatically assume he's guilty?

 

[KNB]

Does anyone have any proof he used his veto power because Lehmberg wouldn't resign? Or are we just going to automatically assume he's guilty?

No, we're assuming that he's a stupid asshole. The investigation will determine if he's guilty.

 

[blackhawk]

Does anyone have any proof he used his veto power because Lehmberg wouldn't resign? Or are we just going to automatically assume he's guilty?

A certain segment of the left will go with guilty till proven innocent the rest of us will wait for the facts.

 

[Rocko]

Does anyone have any proof he used his veto power because Lehmberg wouldn't resign? Or are we just going to automatically assume he's guilty?

No, we're assuming that he's a stupid asshole. The investigation will determine if he's guilty.

So as of now there's no evidence indicating that he's guilty. Got it. Thanks.

 

[GWV5903]

I remember her arrest, not far from where we live...

She was drunk as a skunk...

Austin is the party scene...

Dash cam video of Travis Co. DA's arrest released

 

[Rocko]

Does anyone have any proof he used his veto power because Lehmberg wouldn't resign? Or are we just going to automatically assume he's guilty?

A certain segment of the left will go with guilty till proven innocent the rest of us will wait for the facts.

Yep. Take the OP as an example, insinuating because he hire a lawyer he must be guilty.

 

[GWV5903]

Does anyone have any proof he used his veto power because Lehmberg wouldn't resign? Or are we just going to automatically assume he's guilty?

No, we're assuming that he's a stupid asshole. The investigation will determine if he's guilty.

ASSuming is correct, you're very good at it, keep it up Oblammer needs more friends...

 

[OKTexas]

A governor can not be prosecuted for exercising the power given him by the state constitution. This is nothing but a political hit piece by the left. It's kind of like prince harry can't be prosecuted for his treasonous speech on the floor of the senate when he said the surge had failed and they war was lost. No one the left had any problem with prince harry.

 

[Missouri_Mike]

I remember her arrest, not far from where we live...

She was drunk as a skunk...

Austin is the party scene...

Dash cam video of Travis Co. DA's arrest released

Wow, so this woman is the reason people think Perry should be brought into court? Are you serious? The stupid bitch was drunker than hell and should have had the the fucking conscience to resign herself. Not suing somebody for asking her to. She should have volunteered.

 

[blackhawk]

Does anyone have any proof he used his veto power because Lehmberg wouldn't resign? Or are we just going to automatically assume he's guilty?

A certain segment of the left will go with guilty till proven innocent the rest of us will wait for the facts.

Yep. Take the OP as an example, insinuating because he hire a lawyer he must be guilty.

Much like George Zimmerman was proclaimed guilty of murder even before there was a trial.

 

[guno]

Does anyone have any proof he used his veto power because Lehmberg wouldn't resign? Or are we just going to automatically assume he's guilty?

No, we're assuming that he's a stupid asshole. The investigation will determine if he's guilty.

He isn't too bright and his base is a bunch of wort/beer bellied old white guys who wear the hick cowboy hats and belt buckles bigger then their brain , yeeeee haaaaaaaa

 

[Missouri_Mike]

Does anyone have any proof he used his veto power because Lehmberg wouldn't resign? Or are we just going to automatically assume he's guilty?

No, we're assuming that he's a stupid asshole. The investigation will determine if he's guilty.

He isn't too bright and his base is a bunch of wort/beer bellied old white guys who wear the hick cowboy hats and belt buckles bigger then their brain , yeeeee haaaaaaaa

Even after the video's being posted you are this fucking stupid. Amazing and I look forward to seeing how stupid you can get because I'm guessing we aren't any where near the bottom of your barrel.

 

[CaféAuLait]

Does anyone have any proof he used his veto power because Lehmberg wouldn't resign? Or are we just going to automatically assume he's guilty?

No, we're assuming that he's a stupid asshole. The investigation will determine if he's guilty.

He isn't too bright and his base is a bunch of wort/beer bellied old white guys who wear the hick cowboy hats and belt buckles bigger then their brain , yeeeee haaaaaaaa

Funny you mention alcohol when all this started over a DUI, looks like she has a pretty good sized beer belly as well.