… When asked if he was sure [Dickie] Scruggs was actively involved in the conspiracy, [Tim] Balducci said yes and said he was also privy to another alleged attempt by the Scruggs Law Firm to influence a judge for a favorable ruling.
When pressed by Scruggs’ attorney, John Keker, Balducci testified that Scruggs had tried to use [Trent] Lott to influence rulings made by Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter in another dispute involving legal fees. Delaughter has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged.
“(DeLaughter) was offered the influence of Mr. Scruggs’ brother-in-law, who was Sen. Trent Lott, to put him on a list to be considered and be considered for a federal vacancy,” Balducci testified.
Balducci testified that Lott made the call during the first quarter of 2006.
When asked how he knew about the Lott matter, Balducci said he was involved in meetings with a Scruggs Law Firm staffer where it was discussed and that he has seen “draft orders that were going to be entered by Judge DeLaughter.” …
Yeeeouch, and make that a double. With fries.
SOP at Scruggs Inc.
for what it’s worth, this is accurate although there’s more to it
Please elaborate
Betcha he’s a-fixin’ to, amicus, and I cain’t wait to hear it.
without looking at my notes, amicus, and glancing at that article I thought there were more details in my notes from the hearing. I’ll get them posted as quickly as I can.