Time is reporting that lobbyists and developer Lanny Young -- the man who claimed he gave illegal campaign contributions to former Governor Don Siegelman (D) -- also gave sworn statements to federal prosecutors that also also have illegal campaign contributions and gifts to several prominent Alabama Republicans. Young's testimony formed the basis of half of the 32 felony counts the feds filed against Siegelman during his failed 2006 campaign to recapture the Governor's Mansion. According to the magazine, Young testified that other recipients of his illegal contributions included US Senator Jeff Sessions (R) and then-Attorney General Bill Pryor (R), who is now a federal judge. Young's testimony -- now that it has come to light -- seems to lend credence to Siegelman's claim that the Bush Administration selectively prosecuted only him on the charges due to political considerations purportedly advanced at the time behind the scenes by then-White House political advisor Karl Rove. Sessions is facing re-election this year, but is heavily favored over State Senator Vivian Davis Figures (D).
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