ABRAMOFF TURNS AGAINST CONGRESS-said to discuss plea deal

Abramoff said to discuss plea deal
RAW STORY


Jack Abramoff, the Republican lobbyist under criminal investigation, has been discussing with prosecutors a deal that would grant him a reduced sentence in exchange for testimony against former political and business associates, people with detailed knowledge of the case say, The New York Times will report. (Full story available to registered members here.

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Mr. Abramoff is believed to have extensive knowledge of what prosecutors suspect is a wider pattern of corruption among lawmakers and Congressional staff members. One participant in the case who insisted on anonymity because of the sensitivity of the negotiations described him as a "unique resource."

Other people involved in the case or who have been officially briefed on it said the talks had reached a tense phase, with each side mindful of the date Jan. 9, when Mr. Abramoff is scheduled to stand trial in Miami in a separate prosecution.



What began as a limited inquiry into $82 million of Indian casino lobbying by Mr. Abramoff and his closest partner, Michael Scanlon, has broadened into a far-reaching corruption investigation of mainly Republican lawmakers and aides suspected of accepting favors in exchange for legislative work.

http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Abramoff_said_to_discuss_plea_deal_1220.html

:wow: He's got alot to chat about. Oh, I hope!

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and then just watch it really all fall apart in D.C. for republicans :popcorn:

"WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 - Jack Abramoff, the Republican lobbyist under criminal investigation, has been discussing with prosecutors a deal that would grant him a reduced sentence in exchange for testimony against former political and business associates, people with detailed knowledge of the case say.

Mr. Abramoff is believed to have extensive knowledge of what prosecutors suspect is a wider pattern of corruption among lawmakers and Congressional staff members. One participant in the case who insisted on anonymity because of the sensitivity of the negotiations described him as a "unique resource."

Other people involved in the case or who have been officially briefed on it said the talks had reached a tense phase, with each side mindful of the date Jan. 9, when Mr. Abramoff is scheduled to stand trial in Miami in a separate prosecution.

What began as a limited inquiry into $82 million of Indian casino lobbying by Mr. Abramoff and his closest partner, Michael Scanlon, has broadened into a far-reaching corruption investigation of mainly Republican lawmakers and aides suspected of accepting favors in exchange for legislative work."

From the NYT. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/21/politics/21abramoff.html?hp&ex=1135141200&en=2d88f262e6989e1e&ei=5094&partner=homepage

All of your posts should start that way.

Surfaces, sweety! Surfaces!

be suicided.

This guy is GOP scum. Don't trust him.

Especially the ones that have been secretly contributing to all these nefarious legal funds. I don't trust him either.

This could get interesting. He needs to stay out of small planes.

:popcorn:

Mz Pip
:dem:

Watch your back.

when they do things like this. Get him protection! Like that would ever happen. * would chew Jack's limbs off himself.

The scandals are ENDLESS!!!! :bounce:

:popcorn:

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EWWWW I'll bet there's a buncha' folks having serious gastritis issues right now!!! :rofl:

:grr:

What is it going to take for the real Republican's in the country to stand up and say "For God's Sake - We can't take it any more!"? How many more crimes must be credited to their leadership for them to wake up?

2006 - Time to wake up Liberty - Vote Democratic! 1776 Forever!
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those who gave money exclusively to Republicans? They conveniently painted themselves in a corner.

With the news that Tom DeLay is living the life of a rich elitist because of his political donors, the time is right.

for the current crowd of Republican crooks, confidence men and scoundrels. Let the historians start the work; they will have plenty to write about.

You mean you don't believe the NYT? :rofl:

ass on the line. I bet Jack is singing like a canary about now.

:party:

I hope we'll be seeing some senators and reps doing perp walks.