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Litigator tells Jefferson County commission state charging by 'information' violates U.S. Constitution
Summary
A visiting litigator identified in the transcript as Tam Bugatti (also giving the name Downey) delivered a public-comment notice alleging that some states permit charging by 'information' instead of grand jury indictment, which he said violates the U.S. Constitution; commissioners responded that the county's authority is limited.
During the meeting’s public‑comment period, a visitor identifying himself as Tam Bugatti and later as Downey addressed the commission, delivering a legal notice alleging that state charging by “information” rather than grand jury indictment violates the U.S. Constitution and that prosecuting officials who follow state law to the contrary are acting unlawfully.
The commenter said the group had submitted affidavits and notices to attorneys general and…
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