Abramoff Pleads Guilty, Will Cooperate
Well this was a no brainer! Of course he will cooperate, he has no choice. Both sides of the aisle should be sweating right now! Via the AP
Lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges of conspiracy, tax evasion and mail fraud, clearing the way for him to cooperate in a massive government investigation of influence peddling involving members of Congress.
He faces 30 years in prison if convicted of the charges.
Here is what the charges are against him
Conspiracy: Abramoff and partner Michael Scanlon conspired to defraud Indian tribes in Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi and Texas of millions of dollars. Abramoff made roughly $20 million in hidden profits from the scheme. Scanlon pleaded guilty to related charges in November.
Abramoff also gave money, trips, meals and entertainment to public officials and their relatives in return for favorable treatment of his clients. The government says one member of the House of Representatives, identified elsewhere as Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, received a “lavish trip to Scotland to play golf on world-famous courses” and other benefits in exchange for the congressman’s support on various issues. Ney has denied any wrongdoing.In addition, Abramoff arranged for one of Ney’s former staff members to lobby the congressman in 2002 before the staffer’s one-year ban on lobbying had expired.
Mail Fraud: Abramoff arranged for a $50,000 check to be sent through the mail from Texas to pay for the Scotland golf trip.
Tax Evasion: Abramoff filed a tax return for 2002 that concealed his illegal income.
Abramoff was also expected to plead guilty to two additional federal charges in Florida, stemming from a 2000 purchase of a fleet of gambling boats, his attorney said.
Also reporting on this:
Michelle Malkin; THE “A-BOMB” DETONATES
Stop The ACLU: Abramoff Pleads Guilty In Bipartisan Corruption at the Hill
Right Wing Nut House; “THE SLEAZE TRAIN IS LEAVING THE STATION”
January 3, 2006 - 09:41 PM on January 3rd, 2006
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LOBBYIST PLEADS GUILTY
Surprise Surprise! I didn’t see this coming! Via the AP
Lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges of conspiracy, tax evasion and mail fraud, clearing the way for him to cooperate in a massive government investigation of …
January 4, 2006 - 01:12 AM on January 4th, 2006
this guy is a real low life, how many times do people have to see guys like this coming from places like that who only want to use this system and help to take it down for others.
who is this evil rat working for? how much money did he take from you? who is he really? and why don’t people “go nuts over this outrage”? what a joke and most people can’t understand what is happening inside this non government and what will happen to you soon.
January 4, 2006 - 07:50 AM on January 4th, 2006
I notice that the MSM is IGNORING any Democrat involvement here. I wonder how much Schumer, Pelosi, Reid, the DNC, and everyother hypocritical Democrat got and why they aren’t suspended from their positions of power.
January 4, 2006 - 08:17 AM on January 4th, 2006
This money has been flowing freely for some time. As of late it has touched more Republicans than Democrats but only because of the power shift back in 04′. Jack doesn’t spend as much on powerless people. He will prove to be an equal opportunity briber.
January 4, 2006 - 11:35 AM on January 4th, 2006
Another con man trying to scker persons he deserves 30 or 40 years in prison:mad:
January 4, 2006 - 07:59 PM on January 4th, 2006
I hope he spills his guts, sings like a canary. I hope he takes down as many sleazeball politicians as he can.
The Democrites think they got a real winner here, trying to cast it as another example of the Republican “culture of corruption.” I hope it backfires on them like everything else they have tried.