Supreme Court could announce its decision to hear Siegelman case Monday
The Birmingham News reports: The U.S. Supreme Court might decide as early as Monday whether to accept or reject former Gov. Don Siegelman's request that the justices hear his appeal.
If they accept, Siegelman and his attorneys could be standing before the justices later this year arguing that prosecutors incorrectly twisted a regular political contribution into a bribery scheme, posing a criminal threat to all elected officials and their donors.
If they deny, Siegelman is likely headed back to court in Alabama, where his re-sentencing has been delayed while his appeal has been pending.
Siegelman's request, along with one by HealthSouth found Richard Scrushy, was reviewed by the justices Thursday, according to the court's record, which means Monday is the earliest possible day for them to announce whether they want to hear the case. Either way, the outcome could have a far-reaching impact on how public corruption is investigated and prosecuted across the country. -- Read the whole article --> US Supreme Court might accept or reject ex-Gov. Don Siegelman's appeal as early as Monday | al.com