DA Wants Jensen Behind Bars During Appeal
Former Assembly Speaker Sentenced To Prison
Updated: 11:50 am CDT June 6, 2006
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Previous Stories:
- May 16, 2006: Jensen Gets Prison Time In Corruption Scandal
- May 16, 2006: Jensen Awaits Sentencing; Two Others Get Electronic Monitoring
- May 12, 2006: Jensen Says He'll Appeal Guilty Conviction
- April 13, 2006: Aide Says He Deleted Jensen E-Mails After Legislator Resigned
- 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 13, 2006: Jensen Now Faces Up To 16 Years In Prison
- March 12, 2006: Rep. Black Calls For Ethics Legislation
- March 12, 2006: Jensen Found Guilty On All Counts
- March 11, 2006: Jensen Trial: Jury Deliberations Continue
- March 10, 2006: Political Whistle-Blower Waits For Jensen Verdict
- March 10, 2006: Jensen Trial: Jury Gets Case, Heads Home
- March 9, 2006: Jensen Trial: Closing Arguments Finishing Up Thursday Afternoon
- March 8, 2006: Closing Arguments Coming In Jensen Trial
- March 8, 2006: Jensen Says He Didn't Know Workers Were Campaigning
- March 7, 2006: Jensen Takes The Stand
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