Texas Gov. Rick Perry Indicted For Abuse Of Power

[Where_r_my_Keys]

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Bush impeachment was off the table.

WRONG...Boehner stated that. YOU are a liar.

I know you're dumb - but are you really that fucking dumb?

Pelosi: Bush Impeachment `Off the Table’ - The New York Times

The only 'people' that were discussing Impeaching Bush were those in the deepest lint in the darkest pockets of the Lunatic left.

There was NO, even POTENTIALLY valid charges to bring against Bush.

This in contrast to obama, who will be impeached within HOURS of Americans regaining control of the Senate and REMOVED from office, within weeks of that, on a MOUNTAIN of evidence bearing sustaining evidence of his treason in his having adhered to the enemies of the United States, during a period of war, by having promoted the interests of the enemy, by providing them aid and comfort; abuse of power, etc, ... .

 

[Harry Dresden]

Perry is of course innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, something he and undocumented immigrants in Texas have in common.

you mean the illegal aliens?....

 

[JimBowie1958]

The prosecutor was convicted of DWI and refused to resign.

How can a prosecutor represent the interests of the people when she herself is a criminal?

Austin is chocked full of moonbats and a misdemeanor indictment on this charge, given the facts, only ENHANCES Perry's standing.

Please, keep trumpeting this as loudly as possible.

"The veto in question was made in accordance with the veto authority afforded to every governor under the Texas Constitution," said Mary Anne Wiley, Perry's general counsel. "We will continue to aggressively defend the governor's lawful and constitutional action, and believe we will ultimately prevail."

Perry, who is looking at making another run for president in 2016, was indicted on felony counts of abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant, according to the Associated Press, for carrying out a threat to veto funds set to go to state prosecutors investigating public corruption.

"The indictment is the first of its kind since 1917, when James 'Pa' Ferguson was indicted on charges stemming from his veto of state funding to the University of Texas in effort to unseat faculty and staff members he objected to. Ferguson was eventually impeached, then resigned before being convicted," the AP reported.


Read more: Rick Perry Responds To Indictment Charges - Business Insider

"The veto in question was made in accordance with the veto authority afforded to every governor under the Texas Constitution," said Mary Anne Wiley, Perry's general counsel. "We will continue to aggressively defend the governor's lawful and constitutional action, and believe we will ultimately prevail."

Perry, who is looking at making another run for president in 2016, was indicted on felony counts of abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant, according to the Associated Press, for carrying out a threat to veto funds set to go to state prosecutors investigating public corruption.

"The indictment is the first of its kind since 1917, when James 'Pa' Ferguson was indicted on charges stemming from his veto of state funding to the University of Texas in effort to unseat faculty and staff members he objected to. Ferguson was eventually impeached, then resigned before being convicted," the AP reported.

Update (9:31 p.m.): In an even more aggressively-worded statement, another Perry counsel, David Botsford, weighed in late Friday evening.

"I am outraged and appalled that the Grand Jury has taken this action, given the governor's constitutional right and duty to veto funding as he deems appropriate. This clearly represents political abuse of the court system and there is no legal basis in this decision. The facts of this case conclude that the governor's veto was lawful, appropriate and well within the authority of the office of the governor. Today's action, which violates the separation of powers outlined in the Texas Constitution, is nothing more than an effort to weaken the constitutional authority granted to the office of Texas governor, and sets a dangerous precedent by allowing a grand jury to punish the exercise of a lawful and constitutional authority afforded to the Texas governor," Botsford said.

This is just more typical lies and abuse by the atheistic leftwing fascists who will say or do anything to attack their enemies.

IS it any wonder that just two leftwing dictatorships account for the vast majority of government slaughters of all of human history? I am referring to the Chicoms and the USSR which account for over 137 million people killed by their own government.

And the leftwing fascists here in the US continue to give these murdering liars cover, like the New York Times that had reports like Duranty lie for decades that Stalins starvation of the Ukraine was false, while millions died of starvation the New York Times enabled Stalin to continue w ith less objection from Western powers.

And the left has only gotten worse since then.

They have no shame, no integrity and will lie whenever it suits them.

 

[JimBowie1958]

Mostly the weather - and the fact that it was stolen from Mexico. However, the very worst thing about Texas is the asshole politicians they elect.

it was stolen from Mexico?....you must fucking hate California then....

We didn't "steal" California from Mexico. We bought it.

Can we pay Mexico to take it back?

 

[Where_r_my_Keys]

it was stolen from Mexico?....you must fucking hate California then....

We didn't "steal" California from Mexico. We bought it.

yea i know that but certain people here think like the "La Raza" idiots do..

The US actually conquered the entirety of Mexico. We owned ALL of it.

Then we through it back most of it, keeping what we wanted... providing the defeated Mexicans a stipend for what we kept for ourselves.

It seems that we may need to re-conquer Mexico, and take the top 200 miles and turn it into an uninhabited buffer, wherein a policy of: "if it moves north, it dies", will be set in place.

 

[JimBowie1958]

Governor Perry has reportedly again flirted with the idea of running for president of the United States. But an Austin grand jury has indicted Perry for abuse of official capacity and and coercion of a public servant. How is this likely to affect the Republicans later this year in the midterm election and two years from now in the general election?

AUSTIN -- A grand jury has chosen to indict Texas Gov. Rick Perry following an investigation into whether the governor abused his power by vetoing state funds for the Travis County District Attorney's Office last year.


Gov. Rick Perry is charged with the following:

• Gov. Perry is charged with one count of abuse of official capacity, a class A misdemeanor. This charge could be enhanced into a felony due to the amount of money that is involved.
• Gov. Perry is also charged with coercion of a public servant, a class A misdemeanor.

Perry vetoed state funds for the office after District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg refused to resign following a DWI conviction.


After the veto, Perry said he could not give money to Lehmberg's office because she had lost the public's confidence after her arrest in April 2013. Lehmberg pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 45 days in jail. She served 21 days.


Upon his indictment, Perry must turn himself in to the Travis County Jail, where he will be booked, fingerprinted and have his mug shot taken. A pre-trial hearing will be arranged within the next few weeks.


Defense attorneys could file a motion to have the indictment thrown out, which would delay a trial, or seek to have a trial within the next 90 days.
Perry can continue to serve as governor while under indictment. He can also continue as governor if convicted, but he could be stripped of office through a separate legislative removal process.


Perry could be charged with coercion of a public servant, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine, abuse of official capacity, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine, and bribery, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.


Last year, Lehmberg was allowed to keep her job following a civil trial based on a lawsuit filed by an Austin lawyer citing a Texas constitutional code states an elected official can be removed for intoxication on or off duty.


A complaint by watchdog group Texas for Justice alleged Perry violated state laws concerning bribery, coercion and abuse of authority.
The veto meant that the Public Integrity Unit, which investigates ethics complaints against politicians statewide and is housed in Lehmberg's office, was left without a $7.5 million two-year allocation. Travis County commissioners later agreed to partially fund the operation, but two employees lost their jobs.


A Perry spokesperson said that the governor broke no laws and exercised his constitutional veto authority through line-item vetoes in the budget.
A Texas judge called for special prosecutor Michael McCrum to look into Perry's actions last year. A grand jury spent four months looking at evidence in the case and hearing testimony from members of the governor's staff, all of whom testified before the grand jury.


This case is the last open investigation related to Lehmberg's DWI arrest.
KEY PLAYERS IN THE PERRY CASE
Craig McDonald, complainant and director of Texans for Public Justice

• Filed criminal complaint against Perry days after veto
• Complaint alleged Perry broke several misdemeanor and felony state laws
• Complaint was initially sent to State District Judge Julie Kocurek in Travis County
• Kocurek recused herself, and a special judge and prosecutor were appointed to handle the matter

Michael McCrum, special prosecutor

• San Antonio native
• Appointed by State District Judge Bert Richardson in August 2013 to handle Perry inquiry
• Former federal prosecutor hired during President George H.W. Bush administration
• Selected by President Barack Obama for a U.S. attorney position in Texas, but withdrew his name from consideration
• Currently works primarily in San Antonio criminal defense practice, specializes in white collar crimes

Bert Richardson, state district judge

• ​San Antonio native
• Appointed in July 2013 by State District Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield to handle Perry inquiry; Stubblefield is presiding judge for region
• 25 years of trial experience as a lawyer and a judge
• Current Republican candidate for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

David Botsford, Perry defense attorney

• Hired by Perry for $450 an hour at taxpayer expense in April
• Has successfully represented doctors, lawyers, oil executives and other notable clients
• Has said Perry veto was "carried out in both the spirit and the letter of the law"

Grand jury indicts Gov. Rick Perry on two charges

Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't a State Executive have the same immunities a the federal executive has? In other words only the House can indict him and the Senate try him. (or the Texas Equivalent).

In other words, this is nothing more than grandstanding in the one liberal bastion in conservative Texas. I guess DWI is A-OK for public servants in Austin Circles.

Travis County and Austin are leftwing loon colonies in the state of Texas from Kalipornica.

 

[JimBowie1958]

"oops"





But I disagree that it would have any bearing on the right's being willing to vote for him.

Hell, he's a blithering idiot but that didn't even slow them down.

If a right wing candidate got out of jail the day before the polls opened, some RWs would vote for him.

He needs to resign from office. He needs to go out like Nixon, give the mo'fo a helicopter and let him salute his fellow STUPID Texans as he gets on board.

Texas deserves him. It's the dumbest state in the Union.

Lol libtards pull some bullshit indictment out of their ass and then demand the governor resign, and you call the rest of the state dumb?

You are a fucktard cretin.

 

[JimBowie1958]

Correct.

So basically this indictment is all hat, and no cattle.

Shouldn't someone sue the Austin DA's office that did this for wasting people's fucking time?

And not to mention the waste of money it took to cobble this together.

And the left is first to scream that 'scandals' against their own are "politically motivated"...

It is called 'projection'..

The leftwing fascists lie, steal and abuse authority every chance they get, and cant believe that their opponents don't do the exact same thing as a matter of course like they do.

 

[JimBowie1958]

The Austin DAs are a LONG STANDING political JOKE in Texas politics. They 'indicted' Bush 14 times... . This is the 4th time they've 'indicted' Perry.

It's the usual clap-trap common to Relativism, which holds out deceit as truth and demands that "THE LAW" recognize their 'point of view' as valid and legitimate, despite it being wholly INVALID and FRAUDULENT.

You have them nailed down exactly.

No matter what the topic, the field of science, philosophy or theology, these leftwing fascists will connive, conspire, lie, steal murder and threaten to get their way.

The classic case of the New York Times lying to defend Stalin as he starved millions of people to death in the Ukraine is the epitome of who and what they are: lying, murdering bastards.

 

[JimBowie1958]

Governor Perry has reportedly again flirted with the idea of running for president of the United States. But an Austin grand jury has indicted Perry for abuse of official capacity and and coercion of a public servant. How is this likely to affect the Republicans later this year in the midterm election and two years from now in the general election?

Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't a State Executive have the same immunities a the federal executive has? In other words only the House can indict him and the Senate try him. (or the Texas Equivalent).

In other words, this is nothing more than grandstanding in the one liberal bastion in conservative Texas. I guess DWI is A-OK for public servants in Austin Circles.

You are, in fact, wrong.

The President has absolute immunity from prosecution for his actions as President, barring impeachment.

State Governors have only qualified immunity - which Perry can attempt to claim, but a judge will decide whether he gets it or not.

So Perry does in fact have a form of immunity from prosecution.

Thank you.

 

[JimBowie1958]

another one goes down....

He shouldn't have withheld that funding from the Public Integrity Unit in Austin. That was wrong of him to do in order to go after District Attorney Lehmberg and of course once it was done it WILL bite you right back and quite harshly and just at the most inopportune time while he is still a sitting governor and a presidential aspirant. And that can't be good for him.

Bullshit.

Perry wont spend a single damned day in jail for all this bullshit indictment.

But given all the cowards in the GOP, he will have to watch his back to make sure some of them don't kick him over the ledge just to advance their own careers.

 

[JimBowie1958]

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A grand jury indicted Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Friday for abusing the powers of his office by carrying out a threat to veto funding for state prosecutors investigating public corruption — making the possible 2016 presidential hopeful his state's first indicted governor in nearly a century.

A special prosecutor spent months calling witnesses and presenting evidence that Perry broke the law when he promised publicly to nix $7.5 million over two years for the public integrity unit, which is run by Travis County District Rosemary Lehmberg's office. Several top aides to the Republican governor appeared before grand jurors in Austin, including his deputy chief of staff, legislative director and general counsel. Perry himself wasn't called to testify.

He was indicted by an Austin grand jury on felony counts of abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant. Maximum punishment on the first charge is five to 99 years in prison. The second is two to 10 years.

More: Texas Gov. Rick Perry Indicted For Abuse Of Power

Doesn't sound good for Ricky's presidential ambitions.

Perry got indicted for de-funding a politically motivated medium.

He defunded the office of a drunken whore who threatened the arresting officers with her connections with people in power in Austin.

Typical libtard who thinks the laws don't apply to her.

So she refused to resign so Perry did what the Constitution of the state of Texas says he can do; he defunded her office.

 

[JimBowie1958]

It's hot and windy. The good news is you can see the Tornado coming from a long distance.

I seriously doubt you've ever been there.

I lived there for 12 years and it's a shit hole. Armpit of America. Love guns, hate Blacks, Hispanics and women. Takes more in federal dollars than they return but they still vote Republican.

Don't care for regulation of their refineries, chemical or fertilizer plants. Let 'em blow up and kill people. Profit is everything. Weather totally sucks. Austin should declare itself a separate country and secede.

OH! And the highway patrol!!! Roadside body cavity searches!!!

Once again you're a fucking liar, TX gets about 75% of what they send the feds back. I'll be waiting on your apology, but I won't hold my breath.

An apology from a leftwing fascist liar?

Lol, you are an optimist if I ever saw one.

 

[JimBowie1958]

Perry is a PIKER compared to "I've got a phone and a pen" Obama.

Just sayin'.

Yep, the hypocrisy of the left knows no bounds or shame.

 

[JimBowie1958]

A grand jury indicted Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Friday for allegedly abusing the powers of his office by carrying out a threat to veto funding for state prosecutors investigating public corruption — making the possible 2016 presidential hopeful his state's first indicted governor in nearly a century.

Read more: Texas' Rick Perry charged with coercion for veto threat - Associated Press - POLITICO.com

Several top aides to the Republican governor appeared before grand jurors in Austin, including his deputy chief of staff, legislative director and general counsel. Perry himself did not testify, though.

Read more: Texas' Rick Perry charged with coercion for veto threat - Associated Press - POLITICO.com

rand jurors indicted Perry on abuse of official capacity, a first-degree felony with potential punishments of five to 99 years in prison, and coercion of a public servant, a third-degree felony that carries a punishment of two to 10 years.

Read more: Texas' Rick Perry charged with coercion for veto threat - Associated Press - POLITICO.com

he dun goofed

Being indicted by looney tune lefties in Austin is not a goof, it is a seal of fine leadership.

 

[boedicca]

This is a whackjob, vindictive, power-mad loon:

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[JimBowie1958]

Governor Perry has reportedly again flirted with the idea of running for president of the United States. But an Austin grand jury has indicted Perry for abuse of official capacity and and coercion of a public servant. How is this likely to affect the Republicans later this year in the midterm election and two years from now in the general election?

AUSTIN -- A grand jury has chosen to indict Texas Gov. Rick Perry following an investigation into whether the governor abused his power by vetoing state funds for the Travis County District Attorney's Office last year.


Gov. Rick Perry is charged with the following:

• Gov. Perry is charged with one count of abuse of official capacity, a class A misdemeanor. This charge could be enhanced into a felony due to the amount of money that is involved.
• Gov. Perry is also charged with coercion of a public servant, a class A misdemeanor.

Perry vetoed state funds for the office after District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg refused to resign following a DWI conviction.


After the veto, Perry said he could not give money to Lehmberg's office because she had lost the public's confidence after her arrest in April 2013. Lehmberg pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 45 days in jail. She served 21 days.


Upon his indictment, Perry must turn himself in to the Travis County Jail, where he will be booked, fingerprinted and have his mug shot taken. A pre-trial hearing will be arranged within the next few weeks.


Defense attorneys could file a motion to have the indictment thrown out, which would delay a trial, or seek to have a trial within the next 90 days.
Perry can continue to serve as governor while under indictment. He can also continue as governor if convicted, but he could be stripped of office through a separate legislative removal process.


Perry could be charged with coercion of a public servant, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine, abuse of official capacity, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine, and bribery, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.


Last year, Lehmberg was allowed to keep her job following a civil trial based on a lawsuit filed by an Austin lawyer citing a Texas constitutional code states an elected official can be removed for intoxication on or off duty.


A complaint by watchdog group Texas for Justice alleged Perry violated state laws concerning bribery, coercion and abuse of authority.
The veto meant that the Public Integrity Unit, which investigates ethics complaints against politicians statewide and is housed in Lehmberg's office, was left without a $7.5 million two-year allocation. Travis County commissioners later agreed to partially fund the operation, but two employees lost their jobs.


A Perry spokesperson said that the governor broke no laws and exercised his constitutional veto authority through line-item vetoes in the budget.
A Texas judge called for special prosecutor Michael McCrum to look into Perry's actions last year. A grand jury spent four months looking at evidence in the case and hearing testimony from members of the governor's staff, all of whom testified before the grand jury.


This case is the last open investigation related to Lehmberg's DWI arrest.
KEY PLAYERS IN THE PERRY CASE
Craig McDonald, complainant and director of Texans for Public Justice

• Filed criminal complaint against Perry days after veto
• Complaint alleged Perry broke several misdemeanor and felony state laws
• Complaint was initially sent to State District Judge Julie Kocurek in Travis County
• Kocurek recused herself, and a special judge and prosecutor were appointed to handle the matter

Michael McCrum, special prosecutor

• San Antonio native
• Appointed by State District Judge Bert Richardson in August 2013 to handle Perry inquiry
• Former federal prosecutor hired during President George H.W. Bush administration
• Selected by President Barack Obama for a U.S. attorney position in Texas, but withdrew his name from consideration
• Currently works primarily in San Antonio criminal defense practice, specializes in white collar crimes

Bert Richardson, state district judge

• ​San Antonio native
• Appointed in July 2013 by State District Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield to handle Perry inquiry; Stubblefield is presiding judge for region
• 25 years of trial experience as a lawyer and a judge
• Current Republican candidate for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

David Botsford, Perry defense attorney

• Hired by Perry for $450 an hour at taxpayer expense in April
• Has successfully represented doctors, lawyers, oil executives and other notable clients
• Has said Perry veto was "carried out in both the spirit and the letter of the law"

Grand jury indicts Gov. Rick Perry on two charges

This won't affect the Republicans in general, but it certainly cans his plans for 2016!

lol, you are delusional.

 

[JimBowie1958]

DAMN, I am glad I moved out of Texas!

So am I glad you moved out of the state as well as probably 90% of the people that knew you there.

 

[GWV5903]

Texas really is a shitty state.

Really? Strongest job growth in the nation, but you're an idiot and live off of my tax dollars, no real surprise...

 

[Vigilante]

The person responsible for this bullshit, the POTUS is a POS!