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Jailed Lobbyist Abramoff Could See Early Release

HeadlineAug 29, 2008

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.

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