
If
reports about the cooperative relationship between convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff and federal investigators are to be believed, "scores of other persons not yet charged," should be pretty nervous about the news that prosecutors are looking to reward Abramoff's cooperation by cutting his sentence.
From
The Washington Post:
If a federal judge in Washington accepts the recommendation from the Justice Department, Abramoff would serve no more than another three years and three months in prison, not accounting for credit for good behavior awarded by the Bureau of Prisons. Abramoff's attorneys are seeking even more leniency that could have him released from prison by 2010.
So far, Abramoff's cooperation has resulted in prison time for former Republican U.S. Representative Bob Ney of Ohio and former Deputy Interior Secretary J. Steven Griles.
Given the
politicization of the Justice Department during the tenure of the Bush Administration I would feel a lot more comfortable about rewarding Abramoff's good work after the "scores of other persons not yet charged" are charged.
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