Zeev's Turnips Patch-No Politics (ZEEV)

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Fred,

Martha wasn't even charged (much less convicted) of insider trading or stock manipulation. Her crime was lying to the Feds about some inconsequential matter. Okay, she did it, but who cares? This trial was a total waste of taxpayer money. Her real "crime" is that she is some rich fat cat that many would love to see get the shaft. Ever serve on a jury in a criminal trial? It is an eye opening experience. There is no shortage of people who want to see someone get sent up to chokey for the stupidest things, on the flimsiest of evidence. It's scary.