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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Takes the Stand in Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens' Corruption Trial

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell testified Friday at the ongoing corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska, calling him "a trusted individual." Powell appeared as a character witness, describing his 25-year relationship with Stevens, 84, the longest-serving Republican in the U.S. Senate. Prosecutors say Stevens lied on financial disclosure forms to conceal $250,000 in gifts, but he has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Powell testified from the witness stand that when he was... Full Story
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