I must rebut Campbell lawyers An army of feds spent millions on probe? Not true Main Edition

Last week The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an opinion piece by Michael Coleman, Bill Campbell's attorney and a defense witness in the trial that ended with Campbell's conviction for three felony tax crimes ("End effort to tar, feather Campbell," @issue, March 16). In tr...

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Published inThe Atlanta journal-constitution (2001)
Main Author Nahmias, David E
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Atlanta, Ga Atlanta Journal Constitution, LLC 21.03.2006
Subjects
Atlanta Georgia
Attorneys
Campbell, Bill
Coleman, Michael
Corruption in government
Criminal investigations
Atlanta Georgia
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Summary:Last week The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an opinion piece by Michael Coleman, Bill Campbell's attorney and a defense witness in the trial that ended with Campbell's conviction for three felony tax crimes ("End effort to tar, feather Campbell," @issue, March 16). In truth, the investigation began almost six years after Campbell took office, in late 1999, when we first received multiple, specific allegations of corruption throughout City Hall. Less than five years later, in August 2004, Campbell was indicted. During those five years, we charged and convicted 11 other city officials and contractors, including the chief operating officer, deputy COO and chief administrative officer. Campbell's trial was repeatedly delayed by his motions and other requests. Our goal in this case, and all our cases, is to follow the evidence wherever it leads, and if we uncover substantial evidence of crimes (as we did with Campbell), to present it in court to a jury representing the community. We respect the jury's verdict in the Campbell case, which we expect will soon lead to Campbell's being sent to prison.
ISSN:1539-7459