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Wednesday, December 10, 2003

The South Dakota judge who will sentence outgoing Rep. Bill Janklow (R) for felony manslaughter and other crimes has a wide range of options.

Although Janklow faces up to 11 years in prison, state law does not require a minimum sentence. The judge could impose no jail time or even probation. He would consider other factors, including Janklow's driving record, before he makes his decision. Janklow would then have 30 days to say whether he will appeal.

In the meantime, the state Republican party is looking for a candidate to go up against Democrat Stephanie Herseth for the special election that will be held June 1. Former Rep. John Thune, who lost the 2002 Senate race to Tim Johnson, a Democrat, is considered a likely choice.

Janklow's office in Washington, D.C. will remain open until the election. But aides will not be allowed to work on any legislation.

Get the Story:
Judge has broad range of options for sentencing (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 12/10)
Analysis: Verdict not last legal stop for congressman (The Rapid City Journal 12/10)
Decision tough but clear, say drained jurors (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 12/10)
Records indicate 100 mph incident (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 12/10)
Pretrial transcripts reveal sealed evidence (AP 12/10)
GOP strategizes to keep seat (The Rapid City Journal 12/10)
Thune, Herseth top list of preferred candidates (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 12/10)
South Dakota GOP Rocked by Janklow Verdict (The Washington Post 12/10)
Aides will carry on work in absence of congressman (Gannett News Server 12/10)
Janklow's D.C. office to remain open (The Rapid City Journal 12/10)
In South Dakota, Parties Focus on Filling Empty Seat (The New York Times 12/10)
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Relevant Documents:
Randy Scott Family Statement (December 8, 2003) | Bill Janklow Resignation Letter (December 8, 2003)

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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