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Originally Posted by Texas Aggie
You are 100% correct. However, my point is that he will derail that possibility by lying.
First, please reread my post. Its more than perjury. Second, look at the Scooter Libby trial. All the special counsel could parade before the jury in that trial was 1) conflicting stories between Libby and those he spoke with; and 2) the fact that Libby might have lied to those reporters he spoke with (which isn't a crime). Still, the jury came back with a conviction even without what I would call real evidence of perjury or obstruction. If the US Attorney wants to convict someone on perjury, false statements, and obstruction of justice to make an example, they likely WILL convict. Donaghy's attorneys know this and would have resigned as counsel before submitting any materials that contained false statements.
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Understand my comments were not about perjury. That is a legal term and there are reasons for why you are accused of perjury. My point is he was simply lying and did not have evidence to back up that claim. It does not mean that they are going to prove his claim that the game he referenced was influenced by the officials to further the series. And you are assuming that Donaghy's lawyers have ethical standards as well. Many assume that Clemens is lying and his counsel has allowed him to lie about and make claims. Now you might know more about this than I do because I believe you are in this profession, but then why is Clemens considered a big liar and Donaghy who has admitted to committing a crime telling the truth and Clemens who has not lying?
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