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Old 11-14-10, 10:06 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve View Post
Besides, isn't he the Ollie North who was found Not Guilty?
Absolutely not! He was found guilty of committing three felonies (down from an original 7).

His guilt findings were vacated because he had immunity due to his Congressional Testimony. A vacated finding removes the court proceedings as if the trial never existed. So in no way can it be said that he was found Not Guilty. Legally he has not been tried yet (and never will stand trial for his crimes).
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