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CE TTT So = ETRY MERA eR ene na ten i DO ee See Pree mee ea Meg Re ER GER T ET TE 7 , ~ a erent tle neat nalnona i: - ‘Abscam guilt reversal assailed ‘DEAR EDITOR: “ I was completely dismayed by USS. District Court : Judge William Abscam guilt of former Rep. Richard Kelly (R-Fla.). After all the convictions of other political figures in : Abscam trials, this federal judge has opened a new can of worms for the defense attorneys who are involved in appeals for their clients. In other words, if Kelly and his cohorts are granted new trials, based on the disclaimer of entrapment, all the other cases will be reopened for the same plea. This will nullify the entire scam, heap additional expense on the courts and tend to undermine the judiciary system. . The public has vehemently voiced its protests against the actions of untrustworthy lawmakers. Jurors who sat in on the cases have rendered their decisions based on videotapes. What more do we need to convince us of their guilt? One single judge like Bryant decides to make a mockery of the entire procedure. There goes the confidence of the people. How often must we be subject- ed to the feeble statements of corrupt officials who _ Claim that they have done nothing wrong to be ashamed of? The virtue of politicians should be tested while holding 9 nublic truet_ If they are not greedy, or weak, they have nothing to fear. But when they reach out for dirty money, from any source, and stuff it into their pockets, they deserve to be stung. The Justice Department has no recourse but to ap- peal Judge Bryant’s decision. . John Mengo, ; am Iselin C Nan CEO ga Tam nner tet § ant’s recent decision to overturn the. Ty’ . (Qssiik _ ce erg enn mh ee > Tem gr Remy ete ae ee eee wee