Scrushy Deemed a Flight Risk
Though The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled that former governor Don Siegelman is to be released from prision on bond pending his appeal, it also today denied Richard Scrushy’s request for release (pdf).
Scrushy has not demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that he is unlikely to flee if he is released pending appeal. Scrushy’s motion for reconsideration is, accordingly,
DENIED
HealthSouth founder Richard Scrushy was convicted with Siegelman in June 2006.
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[…] The court denied Richard Scrushy’s request for release. His attorney had no details, but I’d guess he’s considered a flight risk. He certainly has the financial wherewithal to take off for parts unknown, and his unscheduled yacht cruise last year didn’t win him any points with the Feds. [UPDATE: Danny confirms my guess here.] I’m glad Siegelman is being released. He’s no danger to society, and I can’t see him running. It’s a waste of taxpayers’ money to keep him in prison while his conviction is appealed. […]
Pingback by Birmingham Blues » Blog Archive » Siegelman To Be Released on Bond — March 27, 2008 @ 10:50 pm
If Scrushy is willing to put up all of his assets as colaterral (i hate double letters, way too hard to spell), how is he a flight risk?
Comment by William Wyatt Wallace — March 27, 2008 @ 11:18 pm
Well at least some justice was done yesterday.
Comment by dan t — March 28, 2008 @ 9:25 am
Hubris smiles.
Comment by walt moffett — March 28, 2008 @ 10:09 am
“If Scrushy is willing to put up all of his assets as colaterral (i hate double letters, way too hard to spell), how is he a flight risk?”
That’s easy. He’s pledging the assets the government KNOWS about. Scrushy is a very smart man so I’m sure he has heard of Asset Protection before. Not to mention the amount of money he’s funneled to his cronies.
Comment by Jonathan — March 28, 2008 @ 5:54 pm