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DEL.ICIO.USWhere will Campbell be at 11 a.m.?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bill Campbell can’t be at two places at once. Reports that he would be at a rally at 11 a.m. to proclaim his innocence seem to be overstated as the former mayor was in court this morning with lawyers ready to select a jury for his federal corruption trial.
Radio jock Frank Ski, who frequently has let Campbell proclaim his innocence on Ski’s V-103 morning show, is telling listeners the two-term mayor will talk with supporters at an 11 a.m. rally near the Atlanta University Center.
Campbell’s lawyer, Billy Martin, said this morning that the news of Campbell’s anticipated presence at the rally at the Rush Memorial Congregational United Church Of Christ on James P. Brawley Drive came as a “surprise� because he expected the 52-year-old Campbell to be in court.
Is it possible that Campbell will telephone supporters during a break in the federal court proceedings?
Here is what Ski said this morning:
“Basically, he is asking all his friends and supporters to come on out, stand by his side. He will make comments today at 11 o’clock.�
Campbell is charged with seven counts of racketeering, income tax evasion and bribery. He has pleaded not guilty.
After two days of screening potential jurors, prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected today to begin choosing 12 jurors and four alternates, with opening arguments in the case anticipated on Monday.
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