Gonzales, Cheney indictments dismissed
Judge rules that the indictments were improperly returned by grand jury
Video: Crime & courts |
Spoils of Madoff’s felonious feast auctioned Nov. 14: Nearly 200 items seized from the fallen financier’s homes were up for bid, with proceeds going to victims of the Ponzi scheme. NBC’s Jeff Rossen reports. |
![]() |
Breaking news alerts (about 1 per day) |
Find more alerts at alerts.msnbc.com |
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas - A judge in Texas has dismissed indictments against Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.
Administrative Judge Manuel Banales ruled Monday that the indictments were improperly returned by a Willacy County grand jury.
The indictment against Cheney alleged that his personal investment in the Vanguard Group, which invests in private prison companies, made him culpable in alleged prisoner abuse at privately run federal detention centers.
The judge also dismissed indictments against two district judges, two special prosecutors and the district clerk, saying the prosecutor was both the alleged victim and the person presenting the cases.
- Discuss Story On Newsvine
-
Rate Story:
View popularLowHigh - Instant Message
MORE FROM CRIME & COURTS |
| Add Crime & courts headlines to your news reader: |
Boost your career with an online Degree. Pick from Leading Colleges!
www.EarnMyDegree.com
Sponsored links
Resource guide


