Right in keepping with his character... Ultimate scum bag public servant.

The Memphis Democrat and six others have been indicted in ''Operation Tennessee Waltz,'' which is rocking the Capitol.

The Tennessean

MEMPHIS — State Sen. John Ford may ask for a public defender to represent him, so the taxpayers can pay for his defense against charges of bribery, conspiracy and witness intimidation.

The colorful Memphis Democrat, who appeared in federal court today handcuffed and shackled at the ankles, had interviewed three lawyers earlier today and had interviews with two others scheduled for later in the day, his lawyer Martin Grusin said in court today.

Sen. Ford may seek public defender