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Posted by Sini

Jack gets seventy months, which really is quite a lot. And then there is this:

Judge Huck at first ordered the defendants to report to prison in 90 days. But prosecutors said they preferred that Mr. Abramoff remain free for six months, so that he can continue to aid in the investigations that swirl around him and his former lobbying practice, and the judge said he would be receptive to that request. Prosecutors praised Mr. Abramoff today for his cooperation. [...]

In an unrelated influence-peddling case in Washington, Mr. Abramoff pleaded guilty in January to three felonies and agreed to accept a reduced prison sentence of about 10 years and pay more than $26 million in tax penalties and restitution to former clients in exchange for his cooperation with prosecutors. People involved in the case have said the Washington inquiry could involve more than a dozen lawmakers.

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