Ten-part series from Tour of Anchorage champion Holly Brooks.
Sen. Ted Stevens' legal defense team will have a lot to say when it argues he should have a new trial -- so much so, they've asked the judge to allow them to submit a legal memorandum of 75 pages, 30 more than usually allowed in the D.C. district courts.
Will Alaska pay price for ousting Stevens?
What happens to Alaska's notorious dependence on federal spending now that Ted Stevens' 40-year Senate career has come to a end?
The "brief hearing" that evolved into formal status conference in Washington over the conduct of a witness in Sen. Ted Stevens' trial has evolved again, this time off Monday's court calendar entirely.
Bush pardon for Stevens isn't out of the question
With President George W. Bush issuing a round of pardons this week and presumed to grant as many as two more rounds before he leaves office, it raises the question: Will Sen. Ted Stevens ask for one?
Attorneys for Sen. Ted Stevens said in papers filed in court Wednesday that additional information prosecutors promised to provide about a disgruntled government witness had been submitted secretly to the trial judge in the case.
Is a presidential pardon in the cards for Ted Stevens?
With President George W. Bush issuing a round of pardons this week and presumed to be granting as many as two more rounds before he leaves office, it begs the question: Will Sen. Ted Stevens ask for one?
Alaska Politics blog: Stevens defense wants to see secret document filed by prosecutors
Judge calls hearing for flip-flopping Stevens witness
The strange developments involving a prosecution witness who said he was untruthful in the case against Sen. Ted Stevens inched forward Tuesday with an order by the trial judge for a "brief hearing" next week.
Letter adds new twist to Stevens conviction
A key prosecution witness in the trial of Sen. Ted Stevens has told the trial judge that some of his testimony wasn't true and that he suspects prosecutors left him in a room with evidence and grand jury transcripts so he could surreptitiously refresh his memory about 6-year-old events.
Judge calls hearing for flip-flopping Stevens witness
Stevens witness says testimony wasn't true
A key prosecution witness in the trial of Sen. Ted Stevens has told the trial judge that some of his testimony wasn't true and that he suspects prosecutors left him in a room with evidence and grand jury transcripts so he could surreptitiously refresh his memory about six-year-old events.
Stevens bids farewell in speech to Senate
Sen. Ted Stevens ended his four-decade congressional career today, ushered out by his Senate colleagues with a dignity not shown by jurors in his corruption trial nor by the voters in Alaska who declined to return him to Washington for an eighth term.
Bar groups want suspension of Stevens' license
Bar associations in California and Washington, D.C., are joining with their Alaska counterpart in seeking suspensions of Sen. Ted Stevens' law licenses over his felony convictions for lying on Senate disclosure forms.
The rise and fall of Sen. Ted Stevens
For years, Alaskans spoke with trepidation of the day when "Uncle Ted" would leave the U.S. Senate, cutting off the flow of federal "Stevens money" that helped sustain Alaska's economy. Nobody imagined that when the day finally came, it would be because Alaskans themselves voted their "senator for life" out of the Senate.
Revisiting Ted Stevens' childhood
I have been interested in Ted Stevens' early history for a long time. It's obvious why: His early life would have been important in shaping the man who became senator.
Combative Stevens hurt himself by testifying, jurors say
To hear jurors tell it, Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens was his own worst witness during his corruption trial.
GOP delays vote on Stevens' status
GOP delays vote on Stevens' status
Sen. Ted Stevens' GOP colleagues decided to postpone a vote on whether to keep him in their conference, saying they'll wait until after his Senate race in Alaska is resolved.
Alaska Politics blog: Did AIP candidate thwart Stevens re-election?
GOP hopes voters solve Stevens issue
On what may well be the worst weekend of his professional life, Ted Stevens faces only bleak prospects: maybe losing the U.S. Senate seat he has held for 40 years, and a secret vote by his colleagues on whether to remove him from the Senate's Republican conference.
Embattled Stevens readies defense to keep law license
The Alaska Supreme Court this week gave U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens some breathing room as he attempts to defend his law license from suspension, giving him until Nov. 24 to prepare a defense to a bar disciplinary proceeding.
Stevens likely to face cold Senate reception
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ted Stevens may not have the warmest of welcomes from fellow Republicans when he returns to the Senate later this month for Congress' lame duck session.
U.S. SENATE RACE
Exit polling shows trial wasn't a factor for many
Orthodox wisdom should dictate that voters would flee in droves from an incumbent who had just been convicted of felony crimes. But that would grossly underestimate the affection loyalists have for Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens.
Stevens juror admits lying about funeral
Juror No. 4 in Sen. Ted Stevens' federal corruption trial, otherwise known as Marian Hinnant, didn't abandon deliberations to attend her father's funeral in California, as she told the judge at the time.
Anchorage rally welcomes Stevens
Sen. Ted Stevens returned to Alaska on Wednesday for the first time since his conviction, telling a crowd of supporters he made a mistake but is not a criminal and needs their help to stay in office.
McCain, Palin urge Stevens to quit
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Tuesday joined top Republicans including her running mate, John McCain, and the Senate Republican leader in calling for Ted Stevens to resign.
Stevens trails in post-conviction poll
Stevens guilty: 'It's not over yet,' he says
A federal jury on Monday convicted U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens on all seven counts of lying on his financial disclosures, a crippling blow not just to his election chances next week but to his legacy as Alaska's longest serving and most accomplished living politician.
Palin says Stevens should resign
McCain calls on Stevens to step down
Stevens plans return to campaign today
Stevens could keep seat in Senate
Alaska Politics blog: Campaign e-mail lashes out at prosecution
Stevens plans return to campaign today
A defiant Sen. Ted Stevens is returning to Alaska on Wednesday to resume his re-election campaign, despite being convicted of felonies that carry the potential of years in prison.
Stevens could keep seat in Senate
Can Sen. Ted Stevens still run for office after being convicted by a jury on Monday? Yes.
Alaskans and others speak out on the verdict
1923: Born Nov. 18 in Indianapolis, the third of four children.
The jury determined Sen. Ted Stevens was guilty on each of the following counts:
Stevens jury gets down to detail work
Jurors weighing whether Sen. Ted Stevens is guilty of lying on his financial disclosure forms have developed a reputation for flaky behavior over the past several days, but they are apparently giving the evidence a meticulous reading.
Timeline: Begich, Stevens and JL Properties
Development history
Stevens jury gets an alternate
After a one-day delay in jury deliberations, Sen. Ted Stevens' corruption trial will resume again this morning with an alternate juror replacing the one who left last week for her father's funeral in California.
Friend's eatery located on road Stevens got paved
Just 0.7 miles long, Crow Creek Road isn't a road to nowhere. It runs straight to the Double Musky Inn, a Cajun bistro owned by Bob Persons, a close friend of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens.
Juror's absence might hold up Stevens decision
WASHINGTON -- Eleven jurors went home early Friday without deliberating the fate of Sen. Ted Stevens after the judge located the 12th in California, where she had flown on short notice to attend her father's funeral.
Stevens trial judge weighs jury options
Sen. Ted Stevens asked for a speedy trial in hopes he would get an acquittal by Election Day, but a juror's personal emergency postponed the proceedings this morning.
WASHINGTON -- The episodic dramatics and messiness that marked the hastily convened four-week trial of Sen. Ted Stevens spread to the jury Thursday when, after less than two days of deliberations, two members of the panel were in jeopardy of expulsion.
Stevens jury goes home after chaotic day
The jury in Sen. Ted Stevens' corruption case was dismissed this afternoon and says it is working through the evidence despite asking earlier in the day that one of the members be ousted for engaging in "violent outbursts."
Stevens supporters, staff join wait for a verdict
Senate would decide Stevens' ultimate fate
If Sen. Ted Stevens is found guilty and re-elected, it will be up to the Senate to decide whether he can keep his seat or should be expelled.
Stevens supporters, staff join wait for a verdict
Sen. Ted Stevens' fate is now in the hands of jurors. But, the judge let them leave the court early for the day Wednesday after they requested a "minute of clarity."
Senate would decide Stevens' ultimate fate
Judge sends Stevens jurors home for day
"The case is yours," U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan told jurors just before lunch today. He sent them home early after they returned to court, he said, reporting that things are "kind of stressful right now - we need a minute of clarity right now."
Stevens gets help from some friends
Sen. Ted Stevens had another proxy campaigner in Alaska on Tuesday. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas flew into Anchorage for the day for a short meeting with 14 invited businesswomen, followed by a press conference, a reception and a trip back to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Which Stevens will jurors judge?
Prosecutors appealed to jurors Tuesday to summon up common sense and find Sen. Ted Stevens guilty, while the defense accused the government of giving a "twisted" account of his life. The jury will get the case today.
The defense rested Monday in Sen. Ted Stevens' disclosure trial after the Alaska senator spent another tense, and at times contentious, three hours in the witness chair.
Testimony ends in Stevens trial
The defense rested Monday in Sen. Ted Stevens' disclosure trial after the Alaska senator spent another tense, and at times contentious, three hours in the witness chair.
WASHINGTON -- As it was, the witness chair was an unfamiliar venue for the senator of 40 years. But the aggressive, hostile questions Friday from a senior government prosecutor landed hard on Sen. Ted Stevens, famed for his short fuse.
Stevens bristles under cross-examination
Late this afternoon, jurors in Sen. Ted Stevens' corruption trial saw in action the 84-year-old senator who once called himself "the meanest man in town."
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ted Stevens took the stand in his own defense Thursday afternoon, erasing any doubts that he would finally break his public silence and answer at least some of the allegations of misconduct dogging him for the last two years.
Stevens answers charges: 'No sir'
Sen. Ted Stevens denied he falsified disclosure forms or engaged in any scheme to conceal anything as he testified at his trial today. His wife, Catherine, testified before him in support of the defense theory that the Alaska senator had paid all the bills he received in connection with the renovations of their Girdwood home.
Stevens' wife takes stand for defense
Jurors have seen photos of her home, heard from her friends and seen dozens of checks she wrote, but today, they finally heard from Catherine Stevens, the wife of Sen. Ted Stevens.
Stevens friend testifies about billings
A few days before he was supposed to fly from Alaska to Washington and testify before a grand jury in May 2007, Bob Persons, the owner of the Double Musky restaurant in Girdwood, met with the investigation's target -- U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens.
Contractor: Allen advised not billing Stevens
It would have been "business suicide" to cross the powerful Bill Allen, testified the carpenter who renovated Sen. Ted Stevens' home in Girdwood and who said he was bullied into not sending the senator a final $13,393 bill.
Alaska Politics blog: Will Stevens testify on his own behalf? It's looking more likely
Allen used Stevens' home, witness testifies
Susan Covich found her father's house in Girdwood to be a convenient place to stop and spend the night during frequent trips between her home in Kenai and Anchorage, where between 2002 and 2004 she was furthering her own education and later attending to an ill friend's affairs.
Stevens defense nears conclusion
The jury could begin deliberations Monday in Sen. Ted Stevens' corruption case, leading to the possibility of a verdict less than two weeks before the veteran Republican stands for re-election in Alaska.
Prosecutors subpoena e-mails of Stevens' wife
Even as Sen. Ted Stevens' trial approaches a likely end this week, federal prosecutors are attempting to gather evidence, including correspondence between the Alaska senator and his wife, Catherine.
Powell testifies to Stevens' high reputation
Colin Powell, the retired Army general and former secretary of state, took the witness stand Friday on behalf of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, raised his right hand and swore to tell the truth.
Sen. Inouye testifies for his friend
Colin Powell: Stevens reputation 'sterling'
One of the nation's best-known retired Army generals, Colin Powell, described Sen. Ted Stevens in court today as a "trusted individual" and a man with a "sterling" reputation.
Sen. Inouye testifies for his friend
WASHINGTON -- The Hawaii Democrat whom Sen. Ted Stevens calls his "brother" opened the charge Thursday in defense of the Alaska Republican's character and integrity.
Photos: Exhibits submitted as evidence
Alaska Politics blog: A look at the Stevens defense witnesses
Inouye tells jury he has 'absolute faith' in Stevens
One of Sen. Ted Stevens' oldest friends and peers, a fellow World War II veteran and senator, led the charge today to defend the Alaska Republican's character and integrity.
Alaska Politics blog: A look at the Stevens defense witnesses
Judge tosses out evidence in Stevens trial
Listen to wiretaps played for jury Tuesday
Judge tosses out evidence in Stevens trial
Prosecutors in the corruption case against Sen. Ted Stevens suffered a blow to their credibility Wednesday when a federal judge said their error required him to throw out some crucial evidence about the time two workers spent renovating Stevens' house.
Judge limits evidence, won't halt trial
The corruption case against Sen. Ted Stevens suffered a blow to its credibility this afternoon when a federal judge ruled that prosecutors erred and jurors won't be able to consider crucial evidence about the time two workers spent renovating his house.
Stevens jury hears of plot to hide bills
Listen to Allen-Stevens phone calls, with transcripts
Stevens jury hears of plot to hide bills
Two of Sen. Ted Stevens' best friends went into a panic in 2006 when they learned a plumber had mailed a bill showing that one of them had paid more than $1,000 of his own money to fix Stevens' boiler.
Alaska Politics Blog: First defense witness - Colin Powell
The Alaskan of the 20th century and most senior Senate Republican in history was recently convicted of seven counts of making false statements by failing to disclose gifts received from Veco Corp.
1994 SERIES
Seven-part series written in the mid-90s on Sen. Stevens' rise to political fame.
Read through the various forms of evidence submitted in the Stevens trial, and check back daily for updates.
Secretly recorded phone calls between Ted Stevens, Bill Allen and others.
Document exhibits
Letters, legal documents, etc. submitted as evidence.
Anchorage Daily News reporter Rich Mauer discusses the events leading up to the indictment of U.S. Senator Ted Stevens. (enlarge)
A historical look at Alaska's senior Republican senator.
Corruption investigation overview
Round-up of events and players involved in the FBI's investigation. Updated as information is unvield through trials and news reports.
The most senior Republican in the U.S. Senate and Alaska's most famous political figure was found guilty of filing false financial disclosures.
Indicted on seven counts of filing false financial disclosures
Former state Rep. Vic Kohring for Wasilla resigned after being indicted on charges of extortion and bribery.
Korhing convicted on 3 of 4 counts
Video: Surveillance tapes submitted as evidence in Korhing trial
Audio: FBI wiretaps submitted as evidence
Former Alaska House Speaker of Eagle River indicted on bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges.
Video: FBI surveillance video from Suite 604, Baranof Hotel
Audio: FBI surveillance tapes and Bill Allen testimony from Kott trial
Former state Rep. Tom Anderson was found guilty of seven felony charges of conspiracy and bribery.
Video: Surveillance tapes submitted as evidence in Anderson trial
Former state Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch of Juneau is charged with bribery, extortion and conspiracy.
The oldest member of the Alaska Legislature was indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges. He has pled not guilty.
Alaska's lone representative and the former chairman of the House Transportation Committee.
The former state Senate president earned $243,250 in four years as a consultant for Veco.
Oil-field service company Veco and its CEO Bill Allen are at the center of Alaska's political corruption scandals.
Audio: Kohring trial opening statements and Bill Allen testimony
Corrupt Bastards Club: From barroom joke to federal warrants
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Stevens friends plotted to cover bills
Allen's lawyer scolded by judge in Stevens trial
Stevens evidence on tape played for jury
Partial transcripts of evidence on tape
Stevens to Allen: 'These guys can't really hurt us'
Defense renews its bid to dismiss Stevens trial
New name in federal corruption case
Stevens trial will continue, judge rules
Stevens' offer to pay was ignored
Allen: Veco did work, didn't bill Stevens
Six others testify for prosecution
Former Veco boss, Allen, testifies in Stevens trial
Prosecutors defend sending witness home to Alaska
Allen testifies in Stevens trial
Stevens mistrial bid fails, judge angry
Stevens defense accuses prosecutors of subterfuge
Allen won't testify in disclosure trial today
No testimony from Bill Allen in Stevens' trial Monday
Veco hid construction expenses
Veco bookkeeper: 'No paper trail'
First witness says he drew up the plans
Palin holds back from Stevens endorsement
Stevens prosecutor: Veco a 'handyman service'
Courtroom is set for dramatic Stevens trial
Stevens jury set to hear witnesses Thursday
Juror links to Stevens, judge hard to avoid
Potential Stevens jurors screened for biases
CH2M Hill balks at giving documents to Stevens' lawyers
Key players in the Stevens trial
Fight brewing in Stevens trial over CH2M Hill documents
Powerful lawmakers on Stevens trial witness list
Stevens wants to testify at his trial
Stevens upset with Dem campaign ads
Stevens trial rulings lean toward privacy
Lawyers argue over wiretaps in Stevens case
Stevens court case still on, judge decides
Stevens fails in attempt to have trial thrown out
Judge orders that Stevens' lawyers get pile of paper data
Judge orders Stevens prosecutors to simplify evidence
Stevens loses bid to throw his case out of court
Judge rejects move to dismiss Stevens charges
Stevens lawyers protest delays
Stevens lawyer seeks access to evidence
Stevens' alleged gift list grows
Prosecutors allege more Stevens gifts
Stevens' lawyers want to block phone evidence
FBI taped more than 100 Stevens calls
US Senate has final say if Stevens is convicted
Stevens' lawyers accuse prosecutors of 'smear'
Stevens' lawyers accuse prosecution of smear tactics
Stevens reaches out to colleagues to OK legal fund
Stevens' trial will be in D.C.
Sen. Stevens loses bid to move trial to Alaska
Stevens faces six seeking Alaska seat in US Senate
Money for condo believed to have come from lifelong friend
Prosecutors reveal more in Stevens case
Stevens lawyers question FBI authority
Evidence overwhelms Stevens lawyers
Stevens trial belongs in Washington, prosecutors argue
Judge promises fast and fair trial for Stevens
Judge: Stevens trial will be 'fast but fair'
Stevens requests trial be held in Alaska
Stevens proclaims innocence at Anchorage rally
Stevens lawyers file to move trial to Alaska
Supervisor says he erred about Veco labor costs
Ex-Veco worker says he was mistaken about BP billing
Veco men sparked Stevens remodel
Girdwood neighbors stick by 'Uncle Ted'
Stevens' situation leaves GOP looking for answers
Stevens' trial scheduled before election
Stevens due in court this morning
Stevens returns to business as usual, sort of
State GOP gives Veco money to six charities
Stevens money a bit too tainted for some
Republicans giving money they got from Stevens to charity
Stevens back at work, due in court tomorrow
Alaska Sen. Stevens indicted; 'I am innocent'
Members of Congress charged with crimes
Senator hangs tough, stays in race
What Stevens and Allen are accused of receiving
Unreported gifts tripped up Stevens
Lawmakers try to focus on energy, pipeline
Stevens gives up ranking positions on committees
Lawmaker's fingerprints all over state
Charges cover lying, not bribery
Senator once thought untouchable
Could Stevens and Young be indicted so close to elections?
E-mails may violate ethics code
Stevens files, braces for fight
Stevens tells state to get going on gas line
Ben Stevens proclaims innocence on talk show
Stevens aide says no sign Veco helped with fundraisers
Governor urges Stevens to break his silence
Contractor: I worked for Ted Stevens on Veco's dime
GOP divides ethics cases of senators
Stevens' rise to political power started out slowly
Stevens not ready for the gold watch
Inouye raises voice for Stevens
FBI investigates science contracts awarded Veco
Less congressional clout could bring lean times
Alaska: Created in Ted Stevens' image
Friendly crowd welcomes Stevens
Forecast for Young, Stevens clouds up
Stevens' popularity hits a low, Anchorage voter poll shows
Stevens seeks Alaska awareness
Subpoenas blanket the fishing industry
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