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More phony arguments from AG Edmondson

December 21st, 2007 by Kathleen

The Oklahoma Gazette, a liberal free newspaper, published a point/counterpoint on the Oklahoma 3’s case this week. The point is authored by Attorney General Drew Edmondson, with a counterpoint by Law Professor Andrew Spiropoulos.
Edmondson repeats many of the already-discredited excuses he has made over the past few months for his prosecution. His continued efforts to [...]

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Oklahoma 3 are re-indicted!

December 7th, 2007 by Kathleen

Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson has re-indicted the Oklahoma 3—Paul Jacob, Rick Carpenter and Susan Johnson. His outrageous prosecution now continues, after the AG had, several weeks ago, quietly dismissed the grand jury indictment against the three.
Paul Jacob made the following statement regarding his re-indictment:
“This is absolutely the lousiest Christmas present I’ve ever received. But [...]

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New YouTube video defends Oklahoma 3

December 7th, 2007 by Kathleen

You won’t want to miss this brand-new video posted at YouTube.com in support of the Oklahoma 3!
Entitled, “Drew’s Crusade: The Indictment of the Oklahoma 3,” the video features some great clips from interviews with Paul Jacob and Sam Adams Alliance Chairman and CEO Eric O’Keefe about the prosecutions. Also featured are clips from statements by [...]

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WSJ letter by Mike Reynolds: You’re not credible, Mr. Attorney General

December 6th, 2007 by David

The Wall Street Journal today published a letter to the editor by OK State Rep. Mike Reynolds. The letter points out a few facts in re Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson’s own letter to the editor fatuously “rebutting” a Journal editorial that criticized his attempt to imprison Paul Jacob, Susan Johnson, and Rick Carpenter for [...]

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“Shall not impair” means “shall not impair”

December 5th, 2007 by David

Steve Fair of the “Fair and Biased” blog opposes the latest move to restrict Oklahoma’s already quite hamstrung and restrictive citizen initiative process. We find it hard to disagree.
Oklahoma State Representative Jabar Shumate is seeking legislation to allow

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More positive coverage for the Oklahoma 3

December 4th, 2007 by Kathleen

The Oklahoma 3 are continuing to receive favorable coverage for their situation.
LegalNewsLine.com published a positive article on its web site yesterday, questioning AG Edmondson’s motives. LegalNewsLine.com plans a follow-up article after an interview with Paul.
And an opinion piece in last week’s Muskogee (Okla.) Phoenix newspaper accused Edmondson of discrediting the state with his action against [...]

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Edmondson to world: “I’m innocent!”

December 2nd, 2007 by David

Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson, feeling the heat from the universal recognition by all responsible persons of his transparent dastardliness, has written a self-exculpatory letter to the Wall Street Journal “answering” the paper’s editorial criticism of his

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