Judge won't drop charges against Rep. William Jefferson

It seems that William "Dollar Bill" Jefferson will have to face the music after all since the judge won't drop the charges:

Facing 16 bribery-related charges stemming from business deals in West Africa, Jefferson sought to unravel the government's case by claiming that some of the testimony provided to the grand jury by six current or former staffers violated the U.S. Constitution.

Come on Jefferson: It is time you pay the piper.