Closer to 60
27 October 2008 1:15 pm by Taylor Marsh
BY TAYLOR MARSH
GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS
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| Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska |
Heard the news driving in my car. AP has more:
The verdict throws the upcoming election into disarray. Stevens is fighting off a challenge from Democrat Mark Begich and must now either drop out or continue campaigning as a convicted felon. The trial hinged on the testimony of Stevens’ longtime friend, who testified that his employees dramatically remodeled the senator’s home.
Stevens faces up to five years in prison on each count but, under federal sentencing guidelines, will likely receive much less prison time, if any.
