DeLay convicted of money laundering

Convicted former Majority Leader Tom DeLay, died in the House of Representatives, the architect of the Texas Republican power in Congress on Wednesday of conspiracy, illegal corporate contributions to combat the most important state legislative candidates in 2002.
The jury found in Austin this delay is guilty of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Can be punished for the first time, ranging from five years to life in prison, but the former congressman from the Houston suburb of Sugar Land will get a test.
Delay will remain free until his sentencing on December 20
"This case is a message to the people of Texas what they want - and expect - honesty and ethics of officials," said Attorney General of the Travis County Rosemary Lehmberg. "Everyone should keep the law."

A description of the reporter in the courtroom as Mr. DeLay, who surprised the verdict, which came after 19 hours of deliberations.