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DOWN THE TUBES.... Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), the first sitting senator to endure a criminal trial in 27 years and an ally of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, was found guilty today on seven felony counts. Ted Stevens, the...
Sen. Ted Stevens guilty of felony charges
thehill.com — Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Senate Republican in history and patriarch of Alaska politics, was found guilty of... all seven felony charges for making false statements. The verdict could spell the end of a 40-year Senate career for a man who rose to ... (more) Sen. Ted Stevens guilty of felony charges
Jury finds Stevens guilty of lying about gifts: Sen. Ted Stevens
Jury finds Stevens guilty of lying about gifts: Sen. Ted Stevens
adn.com — WASHINGTON - A jury has found U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens guilty of all seven counts of lying... on his financial disclosure forms. It is the highest-profile felony conviction in a sweeping four-year federal investigation into corruption in Alaska politics, ... (more) Jury finds Stevens guilty of lying about gifts: Sen. Ted ...
Stevens verdict: Palin reacts
Stevens verdict: Palin reacts
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) — Sarah Palin said Monday Sen. Ted Stevens' guilty verdict "is a sad day for Alaska."... "This is a sad day for Alaska and a sad day for Senator Stevens and his family," she said on the tarmac at Richmond International Airport. "The verdict ... (more) Stevens verdict: Palin reacts
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Ted Stevens Guilty On All Charges
Newshoggers.com — ... company VECO Corp. Stevens, who had maintained his innocence, declined to comment when he left the courthouse. He faces up to five years in prison on each of the seven counts, but under federal sentencing guidelines he would likely receive much less prison time or just get probation. Do you think he has the nerve to keep fighting for re-election? And what does this say about the judgement and morals of folk like Sarah Palin and Colin Powell, one of whom was a close ally and the other a staunch defender ...

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AP - NAME — Theodore F. Stevens.
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