Appeals Court Gives Jefferson a Peek at Seized Docs

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The latest twist in Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) case

Following up on their earlier move to block Justice Department prosecutors from reviewing the documents seized in an FBI raid from Jefferson’s office, an appeals court has ruled that Jefferson gets to take a look at them before prosecutors can review them. At issue is whether the materials might be protected under the Speech or Debate clause of the Constitution.

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