Wells likes Hayden for U.S. Attorney

By Max Pizarro | November 13th, 2008 - 8:56am
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Wells likes Hayden for U.S. Attorney Ted Wells

Following a recommendation by former Gov. Brendan Byrne that the incoming Obama administration consider criminal attorney Joe Hayden for the office of U.S. Attorney in New Jersey, one of Hayden’s best-known peers this week also endorsed Hayden.

Criminal attorney Ted Wells said he believes the Hoboken-based Hayden would be an excellent choice – the question at this stage is whether the veteran attorney would take the job.

“I think Joe would bring a stature to the office because for a long time he has been viewed as one of the top lawyers in the state,” said Wells. “He has served as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, everyone knows him and everyone respects him.”

Wells of Livingston has represented Cheney confidante L. Scooter Libby, former Sen. Robert Torricelli, and former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy. He recently won a 364.2 million verdict for Citigroup, and has tried defense cases with Hayden for 20 years.

“Joe has represented corporate executives, political figures and companies and offers a depth of experience that few can match,” said Wells, pointing in particular to Hayden’s trial work in the first Princeton/Newport Partners case.

Hayden served as deputy attorney general in the early 1970s, prosecuted the state’s first wiretap case and launched a grand jury probe of the Atlantic City police department.

If Hayden were not interested in serving as U.S. Attorney, Wells said he hopes senators Robert Menendez (D-Hoboken) and Frank Lautenberg (D-Cliffside Park) would consider recommending an African-American or Latino for the position.

Wells, who is African-American, said he would not accept an offer as he is not in a position to leave his current practice.

Nominated by President George W. Bush and sworn into office the following year, current U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie is widely viewed as a leading Republican prospect for governor next year.

“When Chris Christie came in there was a lot of concern because he had little experience, but he has compiled an admirable record in fighting public corruption and done a very solid job,” Wells said.

Wells is the husband of Nina Mitchell Wells, the New Jersey Secretary of State.

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A Ferriero lawyer must not become U.S. Attorney

Submitted by Terry Malloy on November 13, 2008 - 9:09am.

The well respected Mr. Wells cannot be serious. If Joe Hayden is looking to be appointed to the U.S. Attorney's post, he can start by helping to prosecute his latest client, Bergen County Democratic Boss Joseph Ferriero.

Appointing Joseph Hayden to the post of U.S. Attorney would signal that the fix is in on the case of the United States v. County Boss Joe Ferriero.

As Ferriero's attorney, Hayden is the guy working hard to prove the allegedly corrupt Bergen County political Boss innocent of the charges against him. It is already whispered that Ferriero is working feverishly behind the scenes to play a major role in the selection of the next U.S. Attorney. To appoint Mr. Hayden to the position would only confirm these suspicions.

Boss Ferriero, who nearly cost his Bergen County Democratic freeholder slate their reelection, is relying on an Obama administration that would place a Ferriero friendly attorney in charge of the U.S. Attorney's office. This is totally unacceptable.

I am sure that President-elect Obama would not want to be seen as a roadblock in the way of fighting Bergen County political corruption.

Democrats up and down the state need to cleanse their party of those whose corruption and ethical shortcuts are costing New Jersey its integrity and honor.

The selection of Mr. Hayden as U.S. Attorney, although perhaps an honorable gentleman in his own right, would send a clear signal that backroom corruption continues to control the levers of power in New Jersey.

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Submitted by peterendina on November 13, 2008 - 11:03am.

Joe Haydon is not acceptable? However, the republicans hired the rove 5. The fbi should have removed the shredders from the 50 US Attorney's offices as well as the Department of Justice's headquarters. I hope there are records of the conversations between the white house and the 50 US Attorneys. Case wide open.

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Submitted by VinCognito on November 13, 2008 - 12:13pm.

They need to appoint someone who prosecutes scum, not defends them. What about Milgram she has shown she has a little of of Chris Christie in her with her prosecutions of late.

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