Word: deavere
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...American injustice system," Barry declared after his sentencing. What lends credence to Barry's charge is the leniency shown to other politically prominent defendants who happen to be white. Oliver North escaped a prison sentence for his three $ felony convictions in 1989, since overturned. Reagan insider Michael Deaver also avoided jail two years ago. Deaver, who could have been given up to 15 years for felony perjury following his influence-peddling trial, received a $100,000 fine and 1,500 hours of community service from his sentencing judge: Thomas Penfield Jackson...
...both of them were beyond the reach of infamy. The 74-year- old Casey died of a brain tumor just before he was to face the Iran-contra committee. Presidential aide Michael Deaver wrote that the director thus became "the logical candidate to be fingered as the evil genius behind Iran- contra. The secrets would be buried with him. And the President would be protected...