To Plea or Not to Plea
Carol Marin gives her take on the pressures mounting on former Governor Ryan as his trial date quickly approaches. After a cursory discussion of the issue, and the pressures that can be, and have been, applied by the feds, she says - "It's over."So should George cop a plea or roll the dice? I'll try to give my thoughts later if I get a chance, busy day today.
posted by Rep. John Fritchey @ 8/31/2005
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2 Comments:
Well, guess it depends what they offer him. A few years in jail? Yes, take it. 20 years in jail... at his age you got to roll the dice.
He should plea out. A tough plea bargin could get him out in seven years (about the amount of time Fawell received via jury verdict). He faces up to 95 years if convicted on all counts. Even at Ryan's age, seven years is achievable, 95 is not.
However, to plea out would require Ryan to hold himself accountable for his own wrongdoing and wrongdoing committed on his behalf and with his knowledge. Ryan has steadfastly refused to accept responsibility for corruption for his entire public career and I don't think he is going to change now.
Ryan will gamble and lose.
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