Mark Fuller

Facing a sentence of 20 additional years in prison recommended by Bush Justice Department holdovers, former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman has finally taken off the gloves against his prosecutors and the judge.

In the case of former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman, Department of Justice officials look like they're exaggerating to block justice and to protect themselves.

You might not want to be Don Siegelman today. But would you like to be one of those who led his prosecution?

The plight of litigants who face a biased judge is illustrated by the track record of one prominent Alabama federal judge, as well by major recent decisions requiring new trials in West Virginia and Georgia courts.

One of the most experienced federal judges in recent Alabama history is denouncing the U.S. Justice Department prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman.