This is America?? Don Siegelman can't appeal his conviction!
Not only was he railroaded, but he can't appeal his conviction!
From Donsiegelman.org :
It has been 20 months since Siegelman’s trial ended and no trial transcript has been produced by Fuller's court. This is in violation of the rules of criminal procedure which require a transcript within 30 days of sentencing. Siegelman can't appeal his conviction with out an official trial transcript.
Attorney General Michael Mukasey has said he won't do anything until the appeal (Schumer Questions Mukasey on Siegelman Case).
Apparently, Don Siegelman will remain a political prisoner for a long long time.
Donsiegelman.org offers this link to the story about U.S. District Judge Mark Everett Fuller. Among other things,
Fuller ... is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Alabama Republican Party.
and
A total of 87* days after the first order by the Appellate Court Judge Fuller issued an order stating that the case had no grounds for appeal. That same day, Oct 4, 2007, Fuller's Company, Doss aviation was awarded an $18.1 million dollar contract from the government.
If you haven't see the 60 Minutes segment yesterday about this injustice (unfortunately broadcast at the same time as the Oscars), the clip is available on many websites. This is CBSNews: Did Ex-Alabama Governor Get A Raw Deal?
Thanks to 60 Minutes for doing this story.
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update: A comment below had a nice idea: Drop Siegelman a note and let him know we hold him in our thoughts and justice WILL prevail. (the address is in the comment).