Judge rules Earle can keep (Tom DeLay investigation) invoices secret

[Rose Siding]

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"This ruling supports law enforcement by keeping criminal defendants from gaining premature access to sensitive or life-threatening information that could compromise an investigation," Earle said in a written statement.

The issue emerged when the Houston Chronicle sought documents showing how much Earle spent investigating DeLay, who was indicted in 2005 on charges he laundered corporate money into campaign donations. A trial is not expected until next year.

This month, Earle released the amount — $41,100 — he said was spent on research, transcribing witness statements, and hiring outside experts and other assistance for the investigation.

But he blacked out the names of witnesses, experts and other information he said would disclose prosecutors' legal strategy.

http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/10/27/27open.html

[melissinha]

1. DeLay is such a thug it would be life-threatening

Earle is so right!