Comments on: Scruggs and Keker statements from the Sentencing in the Scruggs case (multipart) http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:40:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Seacrest http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29663 Seacrest Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:08:48 +0000 http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29663 <i> Today’s statement by him is the first time we’ve heard any expression of true remorse</i> In reading the comments I think one aspect to consider is Scruggs was the legenderary patriach in this whole sorid affair who thought nothing of involving adoring, awe stricken and much younger men with much younger children and more at stake to do his bidding. I know they were grown men with evident failings, but I think most would agree that Scruggs sought money and power and seduced and exploited with his vast money and power. Scruggs was the villain in the Grishom novel all this time. Today’s statement by him is the first time we’ve heard any expression of true remorse

In reading the comments I think one aspect to consider is Scruggs was the legenderary patriach in this whole sorid affair who thought nothing of involving adoring, awe stricken and much younger men with much younger children and more at stake to do his bidding.

I know they were grown men with evident failings, but I think most would agree that Scruggs sought money and power and seduced and exploited with his vast money and power.

Scruggs was the villain in the Grishom novel all this time.

]]> By: Only When I Laugh http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29648 Only When I Laugh Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:57:58 +0000 http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29648 Lydia at 5, I agree up to a point about Langston and Balducci, but I think to the extent that other players in this tangled web are revealed (especially public officials), there is some good in that. Balducci is certainly not a hero by any means, but even if the trail is long, it still needs to be followed. Would Langston have ever done anything about the other crimes had he not been forced to? Of course not, so at least for that Balducci started something good. He still needs to serve time obviously, but I cannot remember the terms of the proposed deal, which I'm sure can be disregarded by Judge Biggers if he so chooses, right? Lydia at 5, I agree up to a point about Langston and Balducci, but I think to the extent that other players in this tangled web are revealed (especially public officials), there is some good in that. Balducci is certainly not a hero by any means, but even if the trail is long, it still needs to be followed. Would Langston have ever done anything about the other crimes had he not been forced to? Of course not, so at least for that Balducci started something good. He still needs to serve time obviously, but I cannot remember the terms of the proposed deal, which I’m sure can be disregarded by Judge Biggers if he so chooses, right?

]]> By: MSlawyer http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29646 MSlawyer Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:47:56 +0000 http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29646 I also agree, lotus @10. I confess that I, too, shed some tears driving home from work today, thinking of Diane. Now, after having read NMC's account of Claire's breakdown in the bathroom, I'm getting teary again. Like you said, lotus, the wives and kids didn't do anything wrong. Unfortunately, they're being punished, too. But, as Judge Biggers pointed out, they are in a much better position than the families of most criminal defendants, so maybe I shouldn't weep for them unless I'm going to weep for all of the others, too. I also agree, lotus @10.

I confess that I, too, shed some tears driving home from work today, thinking of Diane. Now, after having read NMC’s account of Claire’s breakdown in the bathroom, I’m getting teary again. Like you said, lotus, the wives and kids didn’t do anything wrong. Unfortunately, they’re being punished, too. But, as Judge Biggers pointed out, they are in a much better position than the families of most criminal defendants, so maybe I shouldn’t weep for them unless I’m going to weep for all of the others, too.

]]> By: truthseeker http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29638 truthseeker Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:54:04 +0000 http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29638 It's interesting how Keker is around for all these high profile cases, collects millions in fees, then pleads his client to a deal that a good public defender could have negotiated for free. It’s interesting how Keker is around for all these high profile cases, collects millions in fees, then pleads his client to a deal that a good public defender could have negotiated for free.

]]> By: lydialaw http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29605 lydialaw Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:03:54 +0000 http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29605 *Nods* *Nods*

]]> By: Observer http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29582 Observer Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:20:47 +0000 http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29582 Ditto lotus @ 10. Ditto lotus @ 10.

]]> By: lotus http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29576 lotus Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:51:23 +0000 http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29576 For my part, Lydjah 5 and Don 8 BOTH speak for me. That's no contradiction, merely a complexity. For my part, Lydjah 5 and Don 8 BOTH speak for me. That’s no contradiction, merely a complexity.

]]> By: Anderson http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29571 Anderson Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:23:39 +0000 http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29571 <i>Keker said something about the way Scruggs’s income stream works.</i> Translation: I gotta get my fees paid first, Judge? Keker said something about the way Scruggs’s income stream works.

Translation: I gotta get my fees paid first, Judge?

]]> By: Don in NO http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29570 Don in NO Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:22:53 +0000 http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29570 Lydia, I think Judge Biggers got it exactly right: a lawyer who bribes a judge should consider himself fortunate that he only has to serve five years in prison and to suffer the loss of his license to practice law. The rule of law means nothing when the process is subverted from within by such corruption. And the rule of law is the very foundation of a civilized society. So, really, don't shed tears for Mr. Scruggs. Today's statement by him is the first time we've heard any expression of true remorse. My statements are not the product of "vengeance," as sadbuttrue might believe; rather, they are the heartfelt comment of someone who believes in the American judicial system. Scruggs, Balducci, Langston, et al. are a disgrace to the system. Lydia,
I think Judge Biggers got it exactly right: a lawyer who bribes a judge should consider himself fortunate that he only has to serve five years in prison and to suffer the loss of his license to practice law. The rule of law means nothing when the process is subverted from within by such corruption. And the rule of law is the very foundation of a civilized society. So, really, don’t shed tears for Mr. Scruggs. Today’s statement by him is the first time we’ve heard any expression of true remorse. My statements are not the product of “vengeance,” as sadbuttrue might believe; rather, they are the heartfelt comment of someone who believes in the American judicial system. Scruggs, Balducci, Langston, et al. are a disgrace to the system.

]]> By: confounded http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29569 confounded Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:15:31 +0000 http://www.folo.us/2008/06/27/scruggs-and-keker-statements-from-the-sentencing-in-the-scruggs-case-multipart/#comment-29569 tap tap

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