Fifth Circuit

Wheels of Justice Are Grinding Too Slowly For Paul Minor and Other Political Prisoners

Brendan DeMelle | Posted 11.30.2009 | Politics


Brendan DeMelle

Why has Eric Holder's Justice Department left Paul Minor, Judges Walter Teel and John Whitfield languishing in jail?

Imprisoned Democrat Paul Minor's Appeal Has Major 1st Amendment Implications

Brendan DeMelle | Posted 11.14.2009 | Politics


Brendan DeMelle

Without quid pro quo proof of a deal between donor and recipient, anyone, could be accused of "bribery" just for giving money to a candidate running for office, as Paul Minor was.

Despite Rove's Spin Machine, Justice May Be Around The Corner For Paul Minor

Brendan DeMelle | Posted 09.05.2009 | Politics


Brendan DeMelle

What happened to Paul Minor is not only unethical, but also unconstitutional.

Paul Minor's Attorneys Ask Attorney General To Intervene

Brendan DeMelle | Posted 07.27.2009 | Politics


Brendan DeMelle

This new evidence of misconduct should compel Attorney General Holder to review Minor's case and immediately release him from prison.

Paul Minor Denied Release by 5th Circuit and Justice Department

Brendan DeMelle | Posted 05.11.2009 | Politics


Brendan DeMelle

Justice Department officials are opposing the release of Paul Minor, the prominent Mississippi trial attorney currently serving 11 years in prison following his selective prosecution by the Bush DOJ.