18 November, 2008
Ed Jew STILL Doesn't Get It
Former San Francisco Supervisor (Sunset District) Ed Jew pleaded guilty about lying about where he lived while representing the Sunset District. For non-locals, he claimed to be living in the Sunset District when, in fact, he and his family lived in Burlingame, CA.
Jew had previously pleaded guilty to federal charges of bribery, extortion and mail fraud for shaking down several Asian-owned businesses in "his" district. For a guy who could potentially be doing a decade or so in prison, he seemed remarkably relaxed.
Jew seemed at ease during the proceedings, shaking hands with reporters as he arrived in court and casually reading a newspaper while waiting for the judge to take the bench.
Well, maybe he harbors some regret:
"The last number of months has been devastating for my family, specifically my wife and daughter and my very extensive family," Jew told reporters before leaving the courthouse. "I wouldn't want this to happen to any of my enemies."
Oh Ed, Ed, Ed. This isn't something that "happened", like an earthquake that strikes with no warning. YOU falsified information about where you lived so you could get yourself elected to the Board of Supervisors. And YOU are the one who shook down immigrant Chinese business owners in the district you were so anxious to
Federal prosecutors have said they had videotape of Jew accepting $40,000 in $100 bills. Investigators found $10,000 of that wrapped in tin foil in the freezer of Jew's Burlingame home, officials said.
Gee, y'all say that like it's a bad thing!
Hanlon has said Jew had maintained his innocence because he was taught by people "in the Asian community that this is how business was done." Hanlon also said that he felt Jew was being "picked on" and that he was "set up."
Ah, well, I see Ed has studied the Textbook On Bullying: Threaten the kids in the school yard and take away their lunch money, then, when you get caught and face punishment, maintain that YOU are the victim.
Somebody call the whaaaaaaambulance!
Labels: in the news, personal responsibility, politics, San Francisco
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