The jailed Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff could be getting out of jail earlier than expected. The Justice Department has announced it’s recommended reducing Abramoff’s sentence because he aided a federal investigation into political corruption. Abramoff’s testimony helped jail former Ohio Congressmember Bob Ney and former Deputy Interior Secretary Steven Griles. Abramoff is already serving a six-year sentence for directing a phony casino purchase. He faces another eleven years for bribing lawmakers. Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to reduce the casino sentence to four years, freeing Abramoff up for parole in 2011.
Jailed Lobbyist Abramoff Could See Early Release
HeadlineAug 29, 2008