Candidate for a Pardon?
He lied for what he thought was a good reason, just like Scooter Libby. I wonder if Bush would grant clemency in this case...
A father's attempt to cover for his son during a probation hearing in Williamson County ended with both men going to jail.
Timothy Earl Willett, 60, told 26th District Court Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield on Wednesday that he'd never seen his son, Timothy Jason Willett, driving a car, which would have violated his probation. The 33-year-old was on probation for his fourth DWI conviction when he was arrested in March in Volusia County, Fla., for driving with a suspended license.
The younger Willett has DWI convictions in Travis and Williamson counties, the most recent coming after a 2002 wreck on Williamson County Road 201.
Part of his probation required having an interlock device placed in his car, but Willett told his probation officer that he did not own or drive a vehicle, District Attorney John Bradley said. Such devices block a vehicle from being turned on if alcohol is detected.
A recording of a collect call from the Williamson County Jail played in court indicated that the two had talked about lying to the judge.
"I told (Timothy Jason Willett's girlfriend) if they point-blank ask me, I'm lying," Willett is heard telling his son.
On Wednesday, the elder Willett was charged with aggravated perjury, a third-degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Timothy Jason Willett was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He may also face charges of aggravated perjury.
"I've never seen this kind of a blatant disregard for the oath that I've seen here this afternoon," Stubblefield said. Source
7 comments:
Well hello Timothy,
I'm wondering about your interest in this case.. Is it personal or blogfessional? For me it is personal. Please lets be penpals.
Say what?
i said..... what draws your interest to this case?
i said..... what draws your interest to this case?
Nothing, except for the fact it was reported just as many Republicans were saying Scooter Libby's perjury was no big deal. I have no knowledge of or connection to the Willets.
Well you see patrick, this is a case of terrible injustice that I am personally involved in. I'm just wondering if you would have any ideas how to bring this case to light being I am not that computer savvy. My friend Jason is serving 20 years in prison for this nonsense.
Sorry, all I can tell you is to 1) pray and 2) help your friend find a good lawyer. Good luck.
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