DeLay Turned Down Deal

Texas prosecutor Ronnie Earle offered Rep. Tom DeLay the chance to plead guilty to a misdemeanor before being indicted on a felony charge and turned it down, according to his lawyer . DeLay has launched a website asserting his innocence and soliciting funds for legal costs. His legal defense fund has drawn more than $1 million since inception in 2000. According to the Houston Chronicle, "Donors -- which can include individuals, corporations, political action committees -- are limited to contributions of $5,000 a year." He has raised $2.3 million for his 2006 re-election campaign.

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