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  Jefferson, William J.
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AffiliationDemocratic  
  2005-01-03  
 
NameWilliam J. Jefferson
Address1922 Marengo St
New Orleans, Louisiana , United States
EmailNone
WebsiteNone
Born March 14, 1947 (77 years)
ContributorBarack O-blame-a
Last ModifedJuan Croniqueur
Feb 13, 2024 09:46pm
Tags Black - Married - Army - Convicted - Imprisoned - Baptist -
InfoRepresentative from Louisiana; born in Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La., March 14, 1947; G.W. Griffin High School, Lake Providence, La.; B.A., Southern University and Agricultural &Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, La., 1969; J.D., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1972; lawyer, private practice; law clerk for United States District Judge Alvin B. Rubin, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1972-1973; legislative assistant to United States Senator J. Bennett Johnston of Louisiana, 1973-1975; member of the Louisiana state senate, 1979-1990; candidate for mayor of New Orleans in 1982 and 1986; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Second and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1991-present).


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Oct 05, 2017 09:40am Legal Ruling William Jefferson ordered released from prison after judge drops 7 of 10 counts  Article RP 
May 04, 2012 09:00am Commentary Federal prisoner William Jefferson can expect a sleepless night  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Mar 26, 2012 11:00am Legal Ruling Former Rep. William Jefferson's conviction upheld by appeals panel  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Nov 13, 2009 04:00pm News William Jefferson sentenced to 13 years in prison  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Nov 07, 2009 01:00pm News William Jefferson sentencing of 27-33 years recommended   Article Brandonius Maximus 
Oct 16, 2009 05:30pm Legal Ruling William Jefferson's law license suspended  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Aug 05, 2009 04:40pm News BREAKING: William Jefferson verdict: Guilty on 11 of 16 counts  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Aug 03, 2009 06:00pm News Jurors still mulling Jefferson's fate as day 3 of deliberations end  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jul 23, 2009 03:00pm News Defense rests in case of former Rep. William Jefferson  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jun 11, 2009 05:00pm News Jury seated in Jefferson trial  Article Brandonius Maximus 
May 18, 2009 01:00pm Legal Ruling U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear William Jefferson's appeal  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Mar 31, 2009 06:00pm News [Fmr. U.S. Rep.] Jefferson wants jurors quizzed on opinions of politicians  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Dec 08, 2008 11:15pm Analysis Bill Jefferson Joins A Select Group  Article Karma Policeman 
Jul 09, 2008 05:00am News (William Jefferson) Blood on the Water  Article kal 
Jun 04, 2008 06:00pm Investigation Relatives of New Orleans Congressman Jefferson indicted; Among the counts, charges of mail fraud, federal program fraud and tax evasion  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Apr 02, 2008 02:00pm Investigation Indicted congressman's brother charged with paying bribes  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Mar 31, 2008 10:00am Legal Ruling Supreme Court stays out of Jefferson search dispute  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Feb 20, 2008 08:00am News Jefferson appeal will likely delay trial  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 20, 2008 11:00am Investigation Indicted New Orleans congressman linked to African diamond case  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Dec 04, 2007 10:00pm News Rep. Jefferson wants trial delayed  Article The Sunset Provision 
Nov 17, 2007 05:00pm Investigation Feds say case against Jefferson lists 2 more bribery schemes  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Sep 07, 2007 07:20pm General Rep. Jefferson: Feds Trying To Skew Jury  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Aug 03, 2007 11:00am News Court: FBI Violated Constitution in Raid  Article Scott³ 
Jun 08, 2007 12:00pm News Jefferson pleads innocent to charges  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jun 07, 2007 06:00pm Legal Ruling Judge freezes Jefferson's finances  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jun 06, 2007 08:00pm Speculative Nagin joins the usual suspects as possible successors to Jefferson  Article kal 
Jun 06, 2007 01:00am News House Moves Against Embattled Jefferson  Article ArmyDem 
Jun 05, 2007 07:00pm General Analysts: Jefferson family members could be used in deal attempt  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jun 05, 2007 04:00am News Boehner seeks Jefferson expulsion  Article kal 
Jun 05, 2007 04:00am News Pelosi Statement on Indictment of Congressman William Jefferson  Article kal 
Jun 04, 2007 12:00pm News CBS News: Federal indictments on Congressman Jefferson could be out this afternoon  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Feb 18, 2007 10:30am News GOP objects to Jefferson appointment  Article The Sunset Provision 
Dec 12, 2006 08:30pm News Scandal-plagued Jefferson kept off Ways and Means  Article COSDem 
Oct 21, 2006 05:25pm General Jefferson taking a beating in media; He's on several lists of Congress' 'worst'  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jul 29, 2006 01:00pm Legal Ruling Appeals court blocks government from reviewing evidence seized from congressman's office  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jul 07, 2006 11:00am News Jefferson hires crisis-seasoned PR aide; Congressman target in corruption probe  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jun 28, 2006 05:00pm News Jefferson defense fund hits $119,000; Politically connected figures contribute  Article kal 
Jun 16, 2006 12:10pm News House Boots Jefferson From Committee  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jun 15, 2006 07:00pm News Rep. Jefferson loses Democratic caucus vote  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jun 15, 2006 04:00pm News House Demo Leader predicts Jefferson will be stripped of committee assignment  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jun 06, 2006 01:00pm Investigation Jefferson told informant that Nigerian VP wanted stake in deal  Article Brandonius Maximus 
May 26, 2006 08:00pm General Former Jefferson aide gets 8 years for role in bribery scheme  Article kal 
May 25, 2006 03:10pm Scandal Bush orders Jefferson records sealed 45 days  Article COSDem 
May 25, 2006 08:00am News Pelosi move triggers revolt  Article eddy 9_99 
May 24, 2006 02:00pm News Jefferson Refuses to Quit Ways and Means  Article Servo 
May 22, 2006 10:00pm General Lawmakers decry search of D.C. office  Article Penguin 
May 22, 2006 12:00pm Scandal Tape shows Jefferson taking $100G  Article Brandonius Maximus 
May 20, 2006 08:00pm News FBI agents raid Congressman William Jefferson's office  Article Brandonius Maximus 
May 16, 2006 07:00pm Speech La. Congressman Says He Won't Resign  Article RP 
May 03, 2006 07:00pm Scandal Kentucky business man says he paid $400,000 in bribes to [Rep. William] Jefferson's family  Article Brandonius Maximus 
May 02, 2006 10:00pm Scandal Key figure in [Rep. William] Jefferson investigation to plead guilty  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Mar 31, 2006 11:00am News Court issues grand jury subpoenas in probe of La. congressman [Jefferson]  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jan 12, 2006 12:00pm News Former Aide's Guilty Plea Implicates Congressman [Bill Jefferson (D-LA)]  Article Servo 
Aug 17, 2005 08:00pm News Embattled Jefferson basks in warm glow of support  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Aug 14, 2005 08:00pm News [LA Congressman] Jefferson raid said to have netted cold cash  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Aug 10, 2005 10:00am News [U.S. Rep.] Jefferson may face grand jury  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Aug 08, 2005 02:00pm News [U.S. Rep. William] Jefferson left in political limbo by raids  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Aug 05, 2005 01:00pm News Federal raids baffle [U.S. Rep.] Jefferson brother; One day after sweep, details still scarce  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Aug 03, 2005 05:00pm News Feds Search Homes, Car Of U.S. Rep. William Jefferson[D-LA]  Article Brandonius Maximus 

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  12/06/2008 LA District 2 Lost 46.83% (-2.71%)
  11/04/2008 LA District 2 - D Runoff Won 56.76% (+13.51%)
  10/04/2008 LA District 2 - D Primary Won 25.31% (+5.38%)
  12/09/2006 LA District 2 - Runoff Won 56.55% (+13.10%)
  11/07/2006 LA District 2 Won 30.08% (+8.42%)
  11/02/2004 LA District 2 Won 79.01% (+58.02%)
  11/05/2002 LA District 2 Won 63.53% (+43.49%)
  11/07/2000 LA District 2 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  10/23/1999 LA Governor Lost 29.53% (-32.64%)
  11/03/1998 LA District 2 Won 85.96% (+76.88%)
  09/21/1996 LA District 2 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  10/01/1994 LA District 2 Won 74.67% (+56.14%)
  10/03/1992 LA District 2 Won 73.46% (+57.99%)
  11/06/1990 LA District 2 Won 52.55% (+5.09%)
  10/06/1990 LA District 2 - Open Primary Won 24.41% (+2.17%)
  10/24/1987 LA State Senate 05 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  03/01/1986 New Orleans Mayor - Runoff Lost 42.11% (-15.78%)
  02/01/1986 New Orleans Mayor - Primary Won 38.57% (+5.18%)
  02/06/1982 New Orleans Mayor - Primary Lost 6.95% (-39.99%)
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  10/21/1995 LA Governor - Initial Election Lost 0.00% (-26.10%)
ENDORSEMENTS
New Orleans Mayor - Runoff - May 20, 2006 D Ray Nagin
New Orleans Mayor - Primary - Apr 22, 2006 D Ray Nagin
LA State Senate 04 - Special Election - Dec 04, 2004 D Edwin R. "Ed" Murray
LA US Senate - Nov 02, 2004 R John N. Kennedy
LA US President - D Primary - Mar 09, 2004 D Wesley Clark
US President - D Primaries - Jun 09, 2004 D Wesley Clark
LA Governor - Initial Election - Oct 04, 2003 D A. Claude "Buddy" Leach, Jr.
LA US President - D Primary - Mar 10, 1992 D Bill Clinton
LA State Senate President - May 09, 1990 D Sammy Núñez, Jr.
LA US Senate - Primary - Sep 27, 1986 D Sammy Núñez, Jr.