DeLay Ex-Aide to Plead Guilty in Lobby Case

[shawn703]

Michael Scanlon, a former top official for Representative Tom DeLay and onetime partner of the lobbyist Jack Abramoff, has agreed to plead guilty in a deal with federal prosecutors, according to his lawyer. The deal reveals a broadening corruption investigation involving top members of Congress.

Criminal papers filed in federal court outlined a conspiracy that not only named Mr. Scanlon but also mentioned a congressman, identified only as Representative No. 1, as part of the exchange of favors from clients funneled to lobbyists and officials.

This was the first time that a member of Congress, identified by lawyers in the case as Representative Bob Ney, Republican of Ohio, has been implicated in criminal papers as part of the inquiry, which has sprawled from Indian casinos to the lucrative lobbying firms of Abramoff and Scanlon and then reached to the Republican leadership.


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http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/19/politics/19lobby.html?hp&ex=1132376400&en=47c6f9fc3b66c80b&ei=5094&partner=homepage

[missouri dem 2]

1. And a bit more:

"Court papers filed Friday alleged that Mr. Scanlon and Mr. Abramoff, who has not been charged in the Indian lobbying case, had sought to "corruptly offer and provide things of value, including money, meals, trips and entertainment to federal public officials in return for agreements to perform official acts." The wording suggested that more than one lawmaker was under investigation. "

This would be The Bug Boy.

[MissMarple]

2. So, DeLay, Abramoff, Scanlon, Ney...George.

Hmm....So is this attorneys to the rescue, or what? There is nothing better than a good attorney, except for one on a mission from God defending truth justice and the American way. ;)

[Catrina]

4. Don't forget Safavian

Bush administration official recently arrested for lying to the feds regarding Tom Delay and Abramoff.

[Mallove Fan 71]

3. Another one bites the dust

(Hey-hey!) :headbang:

[W stands for Wacko]

5. Unfortunately, the NeoCons will use LieBold to elect more officials in '06

Easy come, easy go!

Nothing like using a video game to con the American Public out of their vote and to enslave the nation to the will of those righteous NeoCons under the guise of spreading Liberty and Democracy!

[Judi Lynn]

6. Lobbyist is charged with conspiring to bilk Indians

Nov. 19, 2005, 1:32AM

Lobbyist is charged with conspiring to bilk Indians
Former DeLay aide, who may be cooperating in case, is likely to plead guilty
By MICHAEL HEDGES
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON - A two-year federal probe into the business affairs of two lobbyists with political ties to U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay produced criminal charges Friday against one of them, former DeLay aide Michael Scanlon.

Scanlon, who partnered with controversial lobbyist Jack Abramoff after leaving DeLay's staff five years ago, was accused of conspiring to defraud Indian tribe clients of millions of dollars.

The former DeLay aide has a court appearance scheduled for Monday at which he is expected to plead guilty. Issuing a criminal information rather than an indictment is a strong indicator that Scanlon has been cooperating with federal officials and that the charges are a result of negotiations, legal experts said. The charges carry punishment of between 51 and 63 months in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.

DeLay, who once publicly called Abramoff his best friend, was not charged or implicated in the allegations by the U.S. Justice Department. A spokesman for DeLay said the lawmaker has not been contacted by federal prosecutors in the case.
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http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3471273
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