Jefferson: Not Guilty?

Rep. William Jefferson has pleaded not guilty to over a dozen felony charges that boil down to one simple thing: corruption.

Now, I'm one to consider people innocent until proven guilty, but when it comes to politicians, I usually write them off upon indictment, with few exceptions. This is not one of the exceptions. I think in this case, the shear magnitude of the charges tells me that he has to be guilty. Oh, and then of course there is the $90,000 in cash in the freezer. I mean, seriously, who in their right mind could accept any explanation for that?

Jefferson proclaims his innocence in a way that makes him sound guilty.

This is not who we are. This is not who I am. This is not what I have done.

This? Not these charges are false, but "this is not what I have done"? If there is a this, doesn't that mean that it is? If "this" is not what I have done, then who did it? Did someone plant that money in your freezer Mr. Jefferson?

If the man had any honor (which obviously he doesn't) he would keep his mouth shut and take his punishment like a man. Instead we get this...

They can attempt to break one, psychologically and financially . . . No matter what, the truth will always come to light.

Let's hope.