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Posted: 5:26 AM Jun 19, 2006
Scott Jensen Makes His Plea Today
Former assembly speaker wants to remain free
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Former Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen is pleading his case today.
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Jensen is trying to stay out of jail while he appeals his criminal conviction on four charges in the capitol corruption case. The Waukesha Republican has a hearing scheduled in Dane County Circuit Court on the issue.
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He is due to start serving his 15-month prison term July 15 after being convicted by a jury following a three-week trial. He later resigned from his assembly seat.
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Judge Steven Ebert is scheduled to hear from Jensen’s side and the prosecutors who want Jensen to start serving the prison time rather than remaining free on bond.
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