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Jefferson Pleads Not Guilty

Congressman answers federal corruption charges with pledge to 'fight my heart out'

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 8, 2007 12:13 PM CDT

(Newser) – In his first public appearance since being indicted Monday, Rep. William Jefferson pleaded not guilty in federal court in this morning. The Louisiana Democrat, facing a laundry list of charges including bribery, racketeering, and obstruction of justice, then held a press conference in which he... Read full story »

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Jefferson Pleads Not Guilty

Congressman answers federal corruption charges with pledge to 'fight my heart out'

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