Dollar Bill Jefferson Indicted!

Although my intent is to mainly cover politics that concern northwest Louisiana, I just have to comment on William “Dollar Bill” Jefferson’s indictment.

From an article on CNN:

“WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Nearly two years after federal agents reported finding $90,000 in a freezer in his Washington home, U.S. Rep. William Jefferson has been charged with a global campaign to solicit bribes, obstruct justice and engage in racketeering, Justice Department officials said Monday.

The veteran Louisiana Democrat faces 16 criminal counts, said Alice Fisher, assistant U.S. attorney general in the criminal division.

"This case is about greed, power and arrogance," said Joe Persichini, director of the FBI's Washington field office, which led the investigation.

In addition to the racketeering and solicitation charges, Jefferson has been charged with money laundering, wire fraud, conspiracy and violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.”

All I have to say about this is: Finally! Jefferson was a blemish on the Democratic party and our government in general. At least Pelosi was able to take away his committee assignments since he won re-election in the 2006 elections. I will never understand how they could put him back into power.

But thank goodness he is finally indicted.