Jury in Texas convicts ex-House Majority Leader Tom DeLay in money laundering trial

No remorse expected or shown by Tom DeLay, Ex-House Majority Leader. Prosecutor's carried their burden of proof six years after charges were first brought against DeLay, who once held the No. 2 job in the House of Representatives and whose tough tactics earned him the nickname "the Hammer."

The prosecution convinced a unanimous Austin TX jury that Tom DeLay used his political action committee it illegally channel $190,000 in corporate donations into 2002 Texas legislative races through a money swap.

Texas citizens will be expecting justice come December 20th the date currently set for sentencing. DeLay who faces up to life in prison on the money laundering charge is eligible for probation.

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