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The indictments were first reported by KRGV-TV. McALLEN, Texas — A South Texas grand jury has indicted Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on charges related to the alleged abuse of prisoners in Willacy County's federal detention centers.
The indictment criticizes Cheney's investment in the Vanguard Group, which holds interests in the private prison companies running the federal detention centers. It accuses Cheney of a conflict of interest and "at least misdemeanor assaults" on detainees by working through the prison companies.
Gonzales is accused of using his position while in office to stop an investigation into abuses at the federal detention centers.
Another indictment charges state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. with profiting from his public office by accepting honoraria from prison management companies. I feel slightly happier this evening. Al capone was convicted of tax fraud......
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"In the March 2008 Democratic Primary, 70 percent of the Willacy County voters elected to remove Juan Guerra as Willacy County District Attorney," Cowen said in a statement. "Now, with only a few weeks left in his term, Mr.Guerra has again chosen to misuse his position in an attempt to seek revenge on those who he sees as political enemies." It would appear the judge in the case will be Crocodile Dundee, famed jurist of the kangaroo court circuit. But it is nonetheless a real hoot to see the headline!
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On the other hand, to the best of my recollection the last sitting Vice President to be indicted anywhere for anything was Spiro Agnew and he was forced to step down. So maybe in the next 60 days we will see the last of Dick Cheyney!
Perhaps he can open a hunting lodge in Alaska with former Senator Felon Stevens!
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Perhaps he can open a hunting lodge in Alaska with former Senator Felon Stevens! I rather favor Guantanamo as Mr. Cheney's retirement home. However, I suspect that the indictment will prove to be the perfect excuse for a general pardon for Cheney by Bush. -
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This couldn't happen to two more deserving guys! Paraguay must be looking better and better to the Bush Administration! 
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This couldn't happen to two more deserving guys! Paraguay must be looking better and better to the Bush Administration! 
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Bump. Texas judge dismisses Cheney, Gonzales charges"I suggest on behalf of the law that you not present any cases to the grand jury involving these defendants," Administrative Judge Manuel Banales said in court while ruling that eight indictments against Cheney, Gonzales and others were invalid.
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Guerra ran the investigation into alleged prisoner abuse with a siege mentality. He worked it from his home, dubbed it "Operation Goliath" and kept it secret from his staff, he said. He gave all the witnesses biblical pseudonyms - his was "David."
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Five of the indictments - against two district judges, two special prosecutors and the district clerk - were dismissed because Guerra was the alleged victim, witness and prosecutor. The indictments accused the five of abusing their power by being involved in a previous investigation of Guerra. So much for that frivolous lawsuit. People like Mr. Guerra make a laughingstock of legitimate investigators.
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