DOJ might be planning to release probe into Siegelman prosecution before Obama takes office

We may be getting some answers in the saga of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman sooner rather than later.

DOJ's Office Of Professional Responsibility expects "in the near future" to complete its probe into allegations of politicized prosecution in the Siegelman case, according to a letter from the DOJ sent to Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) yesterday. The letter also reveals that the OPR is looking into the allegations of improper communications between jurors and members of the prosecution team during Siegelman's trial.

At issue are charges made by a whistle-blower, who worked in the U.S. Attorney's office in Alabama, that were first publicly reported in November after Conyers sent a letter to the DOJ about the matter.

Emails provided by the whistle-blower suggested that U.S. Attorney Leura Canary -- whose husband was a top GOP operative and Karl Rove associate -- continued to be involved in the case after recusing herself. Other emails suggested inappropriate contact between jurors and the prosecution, including expressions of romantic interest by jurors in an FBI agent on the prosecution team.

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/12/doj_responds_to_conyers_on_sie.php

It doesn't say when the report will be released, but I've got the feeling they'll try to make it happen before Obama gets in.

Just curious if there is some type of benefit.

If the DOJ says the investigation is done, how would it look if Obama said he wanted to investigate it again?

Can't have a real investigation now can we?

-Hoot

since December 9 searching for the decision. For Don and his his family, I hope it is sooner rather than later.

Did anyone else receive a Happy New Year's card from Gov. Don?

This stinks so bad it's totally appalling. The question is why do they have Alabama and Mississippi locked down so hard? What crap are they trying to hide. I'll bet Siegelman doesn't even know. They just don't want any possible curious minds running either state. Very interesting, to say the least.