The Jackson rumor mill is on overdrive today about federal indictments of Mayor Frank Melton coming down in the wake of an FBI investigation that pulled several members of his administration before a federal grand jury last week. But the feds ain’t talking, as they tend not to do in such cases. Until they’re ready, anyway. As for Melton, he told the JFP’s Adam Lynch at City Hall this afternoon that he hasn’t heard a thing about a possible federal investigation of him.
Read more at the JFP’s Melton Blog/Archive.
Previous Comments
“I don’t know anything about that. I can’t imagine what I’ve done,” Melton said. HUH?
#96299 | Author: LatashaWillis | Date: Oct 15 2007
Melton, that’s the problem. YOU’VE DONE NOTHING (for the city).
#96300 | Author: LawClerk | Date: Oct 16 2007
The Melton administration has been a first class case of Who Me? for Jackson!
#96301 | Author: pikersam | Date: Oct 16 2007
Did you see the WAPT 10pm where they interviewed Melton, and he was real clear in saying that he never had any “intent” to harm anyone or anything. He said “intent” several times. Guess he thinks that since they could not prove “intent” in his other criminal trial that he can get away with anything so long as he does the crime without “intent”.
#96302 | Author: malt | Date: Oct 16 2007
We saw the same thing on WLBT. It sounds like an attorney talked to him after his quote to Adam, and he’s giving a more careful, canned answer now. I’m guessing that a federal judge won’t be as pliable as jolly Judge Webster when it comes to being convinced to demand that the prosecution show “evil intent.”
#96303 | Author: DonnaLadd | Date: Oct 16 2007
Pike, that was a really FUNKY link you posted. LOL
#96304 | Author: LatashaWillis | Date: Oct 16 2007
Ray, correct me if I am wrong but if the proof of possible alcohol impairment was allowed then they would not have had to prove intent.
#96305 | Author: malt | Date: Oct 16 2007
Pikersam, you always come up with a winner. That “Who Me” link fits the scanerio, perfectly. I’m reminded of the kiddie game called, “Who Stole the Cookie From the Cookie Jar?” It ends with, ….Yes, YOU STOLE the Cookie From the Cookie Jar. LOL. This is such a puzzle and my only hope is that enough of the pieces fit to give those who continue to think that frank is good for our City, a serious WAKE UP call.
#96306 | Author: justjess | Date: Oct 16 2007
Where’s Dale Danks? Where’s Sarah O’Reilly? Where’s Stephanie Parker Weaver? Where’s Higginbotham? Where’s Tyrone Lewis? All of these clowns are mighty quiet. Just kinda makes you wonder ummmmmmmmmmmmmm!
#96307 | Author: maad | Date: Oct 16 2007
maad, I don’t know where these “clowns” are but, let me take a shot at gussing: Danks is somewhere trying to figure out how, when and where he will get his money for representing frank. He’s singin the well know rap, “The Witch (B) BETTA have my MONEY. Sarah O’Reilly is at the law library trying to figure out legal strategies to avoid being disbarred. Her theme song is: “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg.” Stephanie Parker Weaver is trying to find an office, a closet, a seat – anything/anywhere: Her theme sone is: “I SHALL NOT BE MOVED” Higginbotham is singing: “Just Walking In The Rain.” Tyrone Lewis is humming “Amazing Grace and bellows out loud and clear the last line: …..”Was BLIND BUT, NOW I SEE!”
#96308 | Author: justjess | Date: Oct 16 2007
justjess, your last post was so on point! ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!
#96309 | Author: blkokc | Date: Oct 16 2007
U 2 funny justjess! LOL!
#96310 | Author: pikersam | Date: Oct 16 2007
lol, justjess! You hit the nail right on the head (or is that the house of cards in exactly the right spot with a sledgehammer?). ….’was blind but now I see’….and so do a lot of Jacksonians who voted for FM – finally!
#96311 | Author: lucdix | Date: Oct 16 2007
its amazing how popular this guy still is..and how many people still hold him in such high regards…..amazing at best!
#96312 | Author: blkokc | Date: Oct 16 2007
Well, there is an argument that he is the same guy he’s always been. He’s certainly the same man I met during his campaign and that I saw on those videotapes of the old Bottom Lines. No different. This area has a huge gullibility problem, unfortunately. It’s hard to understand it, really.
#96313 | Author: DonnaLadd | Date: Oct 16 2007
I have lived in Jackson in the past, approximately 10 years or so. I visit there often. Many!!!!! friends still there. I ran into another former Jacksonian today. She said she was scared to death to be in Jackson any more , due to the crime rate. My response to her ” I am not scared of anything” All I can say is that “Thank God McMillin is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in the county”. I am calling his office if I ever need help.
#96314 | Author: JMK | Date: Oct 17 2007
The scare tactics, all these people is fooled jackson is not that bad ive lived here 24 years since i was born iam not dead and scared, i call it capitalism at its best, if the news stations and newspapers can beat that drum from dust to dawn that crime is out of control and nowhere in jackson is safe, we lose citizens and biuseness and who benefits, the suburbs. How will jackson ever be a world class city when bigotry and race baiting and scare tactics.
#96315 | Author: NewJackson | Date: Oct 17 2007
Ladd: This area has a huge gullibility problem, unfortunately. It’s hard to understand it, really. NewJackson: if the news stations and newspapers can beat that drum from dust to dawn that crime is out of control and nowhere in jackson is safe, we lose citizens and biuseness and who benefits, the suburbs. Philip: I’d say the problem is that too many voters are much more impressed by image than substance. Too many people think substance is B-O-R-I-N-G and such a K-I-L-L-J-O-Y — two thing that really tend to turn so many voters off. You all have herd the cliche that politicians are marketed like soap. We’ll, this is yet another example of it. Worse yet, i think its a deeper cultural problem because it goes far beyond politics. Think of corporate managers who focus on kissing upper managements ass over measurable results. Heck, think of how many in society choose their own friends at work, at church, an at their clubs and hangouts based on colorful exciting superficiality! Do I even have to mention our lovers – and even spouses? (no offense to divorcees, but I think this may explain the root cause society’s many divorces). This kind of situation is EXACTLY what you get charisma over competence and responsive government! If so many adults would stop act like they’re freaking 12 year olds, then that would work wonders for our world!!
#96316 | Author: Philip | Date: Oct 17 2007
malt:”…he never had any “intent” to harm anyone or anything. He said “intent” several times.” So, does that if I killed someone in a car wreck because I drove south in 55’s north-bound lane, then I don’t deserve jail time because i didn’t INTEND to kill anyone..but merely to satisfy a “Devil made me do it” urge? Just curious
#96317 | Author: Philip | Date: Oct 17 2007
Phillip:”So, does that if I killed someone in a car wreck because I drove south in 55’s north-bound lane, then I don’t deserve jail time because i didn’t INTEND to kill anyone..but merely to satisfy a “Devil made me do it” urge? Just curious” No. Intent can be inferred. Not *everything* needs to have an intent element. In fact, the Mayor would do well to remember his misdemeanor gun nolo contendere pleas. There was no intent needed in that trial. He carried the guns, and he was guilty. No intent needed to “carry in a church, park, or school.”
#96318 | Author: LawClerk | Date: Oct 17 2007
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