Former South Dakota Congressman and governor Bill Janklow (R) is asking to be released from jail as early as today pending appeal of his conviction of felony manslaughter.

Janklow has asked the South Dakota Supreme Court to review the verdict reached by a jury of his peers. He was found guilty of killing motorcyclist Randy Scott last August.

A judge sentenced Janklow to 100 days in jail, which he has been serving since February 7. He is eligible for community service after 30 days, but must return to his cell at night.

The state Supreme Court is composed entirely of judges Janklow appointed.

Get the Story:
Janklow appeals to high court (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 3/2)
Janklow appeals verdict to S.D. Supreme Court (The Rapid City Journal 3/2)

Relevant Links:
Janklow/Scott Accident coverage, Sioux Falls Argus Leader - http://www.argusleader.com/specialsections/2003/janklowaccident
Janklow Trial coverage, Sioux Falls Argus Leader - http://www.argusleader.com/janklowtrial
Janklow Accident/Trial coverage, Rapid City Journal - http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/janklow
Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Coalition - http://www.dlncoalition.org/home.htm
Rep. Bill Janklow - http://www.house.gov/janklow

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