Back in the nation’s capital, opening statements began Thursday in the corruption trial of Republican Senator Ted Stevens. The Alaskan senator faces seven felony charges for receiving payments and gifts from the now-defunct oil services company VECO. In a preview of his defense strategy, Stevens attorney Brendan Sullivan laid blame on Stevens’ wife, Catherine Stevens, saying she controls the Stevens family finances.
Stevens Defense: Wife Controlled Finances
HeadlineSep 26, 2008