Perp Walk, Anyone?

by Steve

Things may get a little dicey around the DeLay household in the coming days. The AP reports tonight that Ronnie Earle’s grand jury in Texas is wrapping up its work possibly as early as tomorrow, and that even DeLay’s own attorneys now fear that an indictment of “The Hammer” may be imminent.

Conspiracy counts against two DeLay associates this month raised concerns with DeLay’s lawyers, who fear the chances are greater that the majority leader could be charged with being part of the conspiracy. Before these counts, the investigation was more narrowly focused on the state election code.

By expanding the charges to include conspiracy, prosecutors made it possible for the Travis County grand jury to bring charges against DeLay. Otherwise, the grand jury would have lacked jurisdiction under state laws.

We can only hope. Looks like tomorrow night could be a Two-Sams beer night for me.

Story tip by reader (and master photographer) Steve Kolb.