What went wrong?
Lots of things went wrong in the case of former Judge Steven Jones Terry, who was convicted on several felony charges, sentenced to over five years in prison and permanently disbarred from the practice of law. Among other things, Terry was convicted of making judicial rulings in exchange for political contributions and other support for his campaign. The case serves as a reminder to be careful when making political contributions. Even if the facts surrounding the contribution do not rise to the egregious level of those in the Terry case, it is important to remember that there should never be a connection between any political contribution and an official action.
