Sarah Palin , called on Begich to step down and allow a rematch without what has been called the `` taint '' of a criminal case against Stevens . ` NEW : `` Highly qualified '' attorney to conduct inquiry into prosecutorial misconduct . The investigation will be conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. `` Silence is deafening '' Stevens says he hopes `` others may be spared from similar miscarriages of justice ''
NEW : `` Highly qualified '' attorney to conduct inquiry into prosecutorial misconduct . The investigation will be conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. `` Silence is deafening '' Stevens says he hopes `` others may be spared from similar miscarriages of justice ''