Howard Dean's son arrested again with links to Iraqi WMD program
Metro World News -07/11/03

WASHINGTON -- Early this morning, Paul Dean, son of Democratic Presidential candidate Howard Dean, was arrested and booked by the FBI on suspicion of robbery, evidence tampering, obstruction of justice, terrorism and a variety of other potentially serious charges.

This latest incident marks the second time in less than a month 17-year-old Paul has found himself on the wrong side of the law. Due to the seriousness of the most recent incident however, Dean could be facing an extensive prison sentence and even possibly time at Guantanamo Bay.

The arrest stems from an investigation into the discovery of Iraq’s elusive WMD program. Dean has often boasted about his involvement in their disappearance and apparently the rumors were true.

“If Paul is responsible for stealing Iraq’s weapon’s of mass destruction, he should pay the ultimate price,” said Presidential hopeful and father, Howard Dean.

Dean, former governor of Vermont, said he had canceled a campaign appearance scheduled for this weekend so he could return home to deal with the growing problem of his family’s criminal behavior.

"Paul’s sister, his mother and I have all struggled with the urge to steal. However, this is by far the most serious charge any of us have ever had to face," he said.

"I understand that this matter is being handled by the FBI and I hope the press and the public will overlook this incident as I seek my party’s nomination for president."

Officials at the justice department were not immediately available for comment.