Judge Jackson delivered a blistering rebuke of Roger Stone and others who have alleged he was charged because of his political activity and support of Pres. Trump, saying he 'was prosecuted for covering up for the president.'
Roger Stone arrives at court prior to his sentencing hearing, Feb. 20, 2020, in Washington, D.C.ABC News had a team of reporters and producers inside and outside the courthouse.Former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone departs after he was sentenced to three years and four months in prison for charges that include lying to Congress, obstruction of justice and witness tampering, at U.S. District Court in Washington, Feb. 20, 2020.
Before announcing the sentence, Jackson read lengthy prepared remarks -- during which Stone and three of his lawyers stood before her, hands clasped in front, with expressionless faces. "The notion that this case rises and falls on whether Russians colluded in the election ... is false," Jackson added.
Jackson then turned to other circumstances she must take into account -- Roger Stone's record. She noted that even the letters in support of Stone characterized him as a"bare-knuckled brawler" and a"dirty trickster."Jackson lauded Stone for his support of family members and using his"voice and political acumen" to advocate for various social efforts such as same-sex marriage and Alzheimer awareness."Nothing about this case was a joke.
The new government prosecutor on Stone's case takes to the lectern to"apologize to the court for any confusion" caused by the Justice Department's dual sentencing recommendation memorandums. He refuses to say whether he wrote the memorandum - even though he signed it. Asked if he was ordered to write the second memoradum, Crabb again says he would not discuss it.
On a third proposed sentence enhancement, Judge Jackson sides with defense counsel -- alleviating some pressure on Stone. Justifying her decision to side with prosecutors, she recites several specific quotes -- many of which include expletives -- that reflect Stone's threats against Credico and his dog.
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