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Jack Abramoff is Going to Jail

Posted by Amanda, Think Progress at 3:59 PM on September 4, 2008.


Abramoff will see prison time.

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Today, U.S. District Judge Ellen Huvelle sentenced disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff to four years in prison "on conspiracy and other charges after federal prosecutors recommended leniency due to Abramoff’s cooperation in pursuing corruption cases against lawmakers and former administration officials. He faced a maximum of 11 years under a plea deal reached in 2006."

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