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I’m a little concerned about how “fair” the jurors were to Martha Stewart in her recent conviction. What is troubling is this quote from one of the jurors.
"Maybe it's a victory for the little guy who loses money in the markets because of these types of transactions, the people who lose money in 401(k) plans. Maybe it might give the average guy a little more confident feeling that (he) can invest in the market and everything will be on the up and up."
Aside from the illogic of his statement, I always thought the jury’s job was to decide on the merits of the government's case. This fellow seems to feel it was his job to send a message and Martha was a convenient vehicle.
Was justice done here?
Posted by Ted at March 6, 2004 7:32 PMPersonally we think Martha was railroaded. She
didn't do anything any one of us wouldn't have done if we had heard some one was dumping their stock. And only 4,000 shares at that. What about
the head people at Enron & others? They stripped
their companies leaving nothing for the stock holders & workers.