Tom Delay just indicted for money laundering

[strandinthewind]

He has a 91% conviction rate in jury trials, which is pretty good (remember, he choses what goes to trial) -- He has a rep for going off somewhat half cocked. For example, in his case against Kay Bailey Hutchison, he should have made sure the computer records were admissable - he did not. As a result of the D judge ruling them inadmisable, Earle has to drop the case, which damaged his credibility.

In the end and in this case, the facts clearly support the indictment(s) - so he should win this. Where he will run into trouble is the defense will likely play the patriot/Christian card. Fortunately for the prosecution, Delay is not well liked in his jurisdiction.