Aide Says He Deleted Jensen E-Mails After Legislator Resigned
Jensen Resigned After Conviction
Posted: 9:03 am CDT April 13, 2006Updated: 9:18 am CDT April 13, 2006
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Previous Stories:
- March 21, 2006: Jensen Gives Up Assembly Seat
- March 16, 2006: Doyle: No Special Election For Jensen's Seat
- March 14, 2006: Party Officials: Schultz To Leave GOP Job
- March 13, 2006: Jensen To Resign Seat In Legislature
- March 13, 2006: Jensen Jury Foreman Calls Experience Intense
- March 12, 2006: Jensen Found Guilty On All Counts
- March 11, 2006: Jensen Trial: Jury Deliberations Continue
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