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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices

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To: combjelly who wrote (515966)9/24/2009 1:07:00 PM
From: HPilot  Read Replies (1) of 1576792
 
The case was thrown out because its fairness was in question, not because he was actually innocent.

The case was thrown out because the procecutors kept evidence away that would have proved that Stephens paid for the renovation of his house and that Vecco did not intend to spend more than the contracted amount. From the case:

<"In February 2009, FBI agent Chad Joy filed a whistleblower affidavit, alleging that prosecutors and FBI agents conspired to withhold and conceal evidence that could have resulted in a verdict of "not guilty."[98] In his affidavit, Joy alleged that prosecutors intentionally sent a key witness back to Alaska after the witness performed poorly during a mock cross examination. The witness, Rocky Williams, later notified the defense attorneys that his testimony would undercut the prosecution's claim that his company had spent its own money renovating Sen. Stevens' house. Joy further alleged that the prosecutors intentionally withheld Brady material including redacted prior statements of a witness, and a memo from Bill Allen stating that Sen. Stevens probably would have paid for the goods and services if asked. Joy further alleged that a female FBI agent had an inappropriate relationship with Allen, who also gave gifts to FBI agents and helped one agent's relative get a job.">

The evidence, in fact, is pretty clear that he isn't innocent, and has benefited financially from Vecco for decades.

The case was about one house. Now you concude that he was on the take from the contractor for years? You obviously get this from lefty blogs and have no proof.
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