On the recordJuly 29, 2009
This may ring a bell. In June of 2007, federal agents filed charges after finding some $90,000 in his freezer. Jefferson says he is innocent.
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Erica Hill reports on the corruption trial of William Jefferson, highlighting the charges against him.
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Perhaps this is not the best image of New Orleans, because the parade winds its way through about 20 percent of the city that did not flood.
Jun 7, 2007
I am absolutely innocent of the charges that have been leveled against me. And we're going to fight -- I'm going to fight my heart out to clear my name.
Sep 6, 2007
The investigation of $90,000 the FBI says it found in his freezer is racist.
May 23, 2006
I will not give up a committee assignment that is so vital to New Orleans at this crucial time for any uncertain political strategy.
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