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11-21-2005, 05:40 PM
Ex-DeLay Aide Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy
Former DeLay Aide Michael Scanlon Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy to Defraud Indian Tribes
By PETE YOST
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON - Michael Scanlon, a former partner to lobbyist Jack Abramoff, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to bribe public officials, a charge growing out of the government investigation of attempts to defraud Indian tribes and corrupt a member of Congress.
Scanlon, a former aide to Rep. Tom DeLay, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle and agreed to pay restitution totaling more than $19 million to the tribes.
Scanlon, who is expected to cooperate in the investigation of Abramoff and members of Congress, could face up to five years in prison.
Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Former DeLay Aide Michael Scanlon Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy to Defraud Indian Tribes
By PETE YOST
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON - Michael Scanlon, a former partner to lobbyist Jack Abramoff, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to bribe public officials, a charge growing out of the government investigation of attempts to defraud Indian tribes and corrupt a member of Congress.
Scanlon, a former aide to Rep. Tom DeLay, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle and agreed to pay restitution totaling more than $19 million to the tribes.
Scanlon, who is expected to cooperate in the investigation of Abramoff and members of Congress, could face up to five years in prison.
Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.