THE ROBING ROOM

Mr. Perkins unfortunate actions and comments in the recently settled George Donnelly case display a lack of respect for the Constitutional rights of American citizens and a willingness to uphold clearly unlawful orders. Even Mr. Perkins himself called the charges 'petty,' yet rather than dismiss the case he pushed for a plea that leaves Mr. Donnelly with a criminal record ... this despite no criminal wrongdoing by Mr. Donnelly. How can anyone expect justice in a complex case when Mr. Perkins seems disinclined to do the right thing? A disappointing end to a case that should never have gone forward.