DeLay FINALLY Indicted
The charge relates to a campaign finance scheme in which two of Mr DeLay's associates also stand accused. Mr DeLay, the second-highest ranking member of the house, said he would step down temporarily to answer the charges. He is a key fundraiser for President Bush and is seen as yielding immense political influence. Three of Mr DeLay's former aides had already been charged with illegal fundraising.
BBC NEWS | Americas | Jury indicts top US congressman
posted by Jimbo Trout @ Wednesday, September 28, 2005
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