Talk:Thomas D. DeLay: Investigation, Indictment and Beyond: Articles & Commentary

Austin American Statesman - link scrape 10-25-05
many of these probably require free registration to site

Other links
 * Can DeLay explain K Street to Main Street?
 * DeLay indicted on new charge - A different grand jury charges Congressman with money laundering and criminal conspiracy.
 * Graphic: Timeline behind the charges
 * DeLay lawyers move to dismiss original charges - 10.03.05:
 * Tom DeLay's motion to dismiss indictment (PDF)
 * Prosecutor Earle lost Kay; can he beat DeLay? - '94 aborted prosecution echoes as DA pursues a higher-profile case.
 * District attorney has targeted both Democrats, Republicans
 * 'Crime story' documentary stirs political ire - Prosecutor gave filmmakers access to DeLay investigation to pump up his case, critics say.

Video from 'The Big Buy'
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More links
 * DeLay case put roving reporter on stage, too
 * U.S. Rep. DeLay goes on a media offensive - Former House leader claims Democrats, Earle colluded in case.
 * DeLay indicted on conspiracy charges - House majority leader's position in jeopardy. Charges stem from misuse of corporate cash in 2002 election.
 * DeLay indictment (PDF)
 * Editorial: The felony indictment of Tom DeLay
 * Statesman editorial cited by DeLay
 * Ben Sargent cartoons
 * Key events and controversies for DeLay
 * Texas Republican PAC officials indicted - Travis County grand jury returns more charges against Ellis, Colyandro.
 * Indictments for Ellis, Colyandro
 * Insurers were TAB's biggest donors - Study of records reveals corporations that contributed to 2002 state election efforts.
 * Follow the money to the insurance companies
 * GOP donors face new inquiry in lawsuit - Texas Association of Business has kept identities of business contributors in '02 elections secret.
 * Judge rules against Texans for a Republican Majority - Political action committee must pay $196,660 to five Democrats.
 * Video: Democrats respond to ruling
 * State law isn't applicable to GOP fund-raiser, lawyer argues - Attorney for Colyandro asks judge to dismiss election money indictments based on law's wording.

Plea agreement between Sears and district attorney's office
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 * First company enters agreement in Texas corporate money scandal - California corporation agrees to help in prosecution of co-defendants in electioneering investigation.
 * Details of secretly funded mail effort shared with campaign - Lawyers debate whether evidence of coordination is enough to force disclosure of corporate donors.
 * In lawsuit, Kirk Watson seeks ID of secret donors - Former attorney general candidate calls 2002 campaign ads by LEAA illegal.
 * LEAA commercial for Greg Abbott


 * Political fund-raiser turns himself in at jail - John Colyandro posts bonds totaling $150,000.
 * DeLay's top fund-raisers indicted in election case - John Colyandro, Jim Ellis indicted on money laundering and other charges; Warren Robold, 7 companies also named.
 * District attorney's office announces indictments
 * McNeely: Murmurs at the Capitol about cash, new speaker
 * The grand jury's legal grounds
 * The companies involved
 * Past prosecutions by Ronnie Earle
 * target="_new Indictment (PDF)
 * Timeline
 * Travis indictments could have fund-raising repercussions - DeLay money machine will take a hit, some Washington insiders predict.
 * Colyandro was everywhere during 2002 elections - DeLay's helper was often more talkative than others during investigation by Earle.
 * Little known about indicted fundraiser Robold - Maryland man knew DeLay 'for years and years,' Majority Leader's spokesman says.
 * Ellis was DeLay's point man during redistricting - Indicted political operative has worked with majority leader for years.

--Hugh Manatee 11:31, 25 Oct 2005 (EDT)

WashPost DeLay article link scrape 11-14-2005

 * DeLay Indicted in Texas Finance Probe
 * Balz on DeLay Indictment
 * GOP Ignores Lessons of Democrats' Past Mistakes
 * Capitol Hill's DeLay Era Ends -- or at Least Stalls
 * Indictment is Bolt of Buzz
 * DeLay's Lawyer to Ask Court for Early December Trial Date
 * Ex-Procurement Official Eyes Abramoff Data
 * DeLay Team Weighed Misdemeanor Plea to Save GOP Post
 * Abramoff Probe Again Brushes Ehrlich Aide
 * VERBATIM: August in Libreville?
 * Special Report: DeLay Indicted
 * Rep. Tom DeLay Indicted
 * Graphic: Politicians Use of Corporate Jets
 * Hill Leaders Often Take Corporate Jets
 * DeLay Team Weighed Misdemeanor Plea to Save GOP Post
 * DeLay Uses Campaign Tactics to Fight Charges
 * Retired Judge to Preside in DeLay Case: Appointee Was Chosen for Apparent Nonpartisan Stance
 * Defense Wins New Judge in DeLay Case
 * DeLay Loath to Doff His Leadership Hat: Active Role Divides House Republicans
 * DeLay Booked in Houston on Money-Laundering, Conspiracy Charges
 * DeLay is Booked on Charges in Houston
 * Texas Court Issues Arrest Warrant for DeLay
 * DeLay Had Rejected Deal for Guilty Plea to Misdemeanor
 * DeLay's Telephone Records Subpoenaed
 * DeLay Accuses Earle of Misconduct: Lawmaker's Attorneys Seek Dismissal of Oct. 3 Indictment
 * DeLay Meeting, RNC Actions Coincided: Financial Transactions Began on Day Texan Met With Fundraiser
 * Texas Prosecutor Cites New Input on DeLay: Earle Doesn't Respond to Lawmaker's Attack
 * Movement of $190,000 at Issue: DeLay Case Could Hinge on Original Source of Money
 * DeLay Indicted in Texas Finance Probe: He Steps Aside as House GOP Leader to Fight Conspiracy Charge in State Elections
 * Attempt to Pick Successor Is Foiled: Blunt Temporarily Takes Reins as Conservatives Reject Dreier
 * Capitol Hill's DeLay Era Ends -- or at Least Stalls: Texan Who Stabilized GOP Power After '94 Takeover Is Seen as Strongest Majority Leader in Years
 * Earle Has Prosecuted Many Democrats
 * GOP Ignores Lessons of Democrats' Past Mistakes
 * DeLay PAC Is Indicted For Illegal Donations: Corporate Gifts Aided GOP in Texas Races
 * Judge Refuses to Drop Case Against DeLay Ally
 * Treasurer of DeLay Group Broke Texas Election Law
 * DeLay Allies Seek Dismissal of Charges: Law on Political Gifts Called Too Vague
 * DeLay Issues Broad Denial Of Ethics Violations
 * DeLay Apologizes for Comments: Leader Wouldn't Say Whether He Wants Schiavo Judges Impeached
 * A Good Start on Ethics
 * Doing Right on Ethics
 * An Ethics Offer
 * Ethics Impasse
 * Warning: Ethics-Free Zone
 * Just Another Lobbyist? No Dice.
 * Hammers' Hubris
 * Tom DeLay And the Wright Stuff
 * The Heat Is On the GOP
 * Rolling the Dice on a GOP Rift

--Hugh Manatee 05:03, 15 Nov 2005 (EST)