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Landrieu Statement on Jefferson Indictment

Statement

Date: June 4, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Legislative Branch


Landrieu Statement on Jefferson Indictment

United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today released the following statement regarding the indictment this afternoon of Congressman William Jefferson, D-New Orleans.

Sen. Landrieu said:

"The indictments filed today allege criminal activity by an official elected to serve the public interest and maintain the people's trust. These are serious allegations and must be considered promptly and thoroughly by our justice system. Every American is considered innocent until proven guilty, and our Constitution provides an opportunity for both sides to present their case.

"Such serious charges against a public official are troubling in any circumstance. But having this cloud hang over our state's efforts to recover and rebuild is particularly so, and I hope the matter will be brought to a swift and just resolution."


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