Jensen Says He'll Appeal Guilty Conviction
Former Assembly Speaker Convicted Of 3 Felonies In Office
Posted: 7:48 pm CDT May 12, 2006
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Previous Stories:
- May 12, 2006: Jensen Supporters Ask Judge To Spare Ex-Lawmaker Prison Time
- May 9, 2006: Prosecutors Want Jensen To Spend Year And A Half In Prison
- April 13, 2006: Aide Says He Deleted Jensen E-Mails After Legislator Resigned
- March 21, 2006: Jensen Gives Up Assembly Seat
- March 13, 2006: Jensen Jury Foreman Calls Experience Intense
- March 13, 2006: Jensen Now Faces Up To 16 Years In Prison
- March 12, 2006: Jensen Found Guilty On All Counts
- March 10, 2006: Political Whistle-Blower Waits For Jensen Verdict
- March 8, 2006: Jensen Says He Didn't Know Workers Were Campaigning
- March 7, 2006: Jensen Takes The Stand
- March 7, 2006: Jensen's Former Employees Defend Old Boss
- March 3, 2006: Foti Testifies; Prosecution Rests In Jensen Trial
- March 3, 2006: Former Assembly Leader Testifies Against Jensen
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