U.S. Suggests Cutting Abramoff Sentence

[sabra]

Source: AP

MIAMI -- Federal prosecutors took the first steps toward reducing the prison sentence of former Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff, currently scheduled for release in 2011 for a Florida fraud conviction.

Documents filed in federal court say Abramoff has provided "substantial assistance" in a separate Washington corruption scandal investigation and continues to work with investigators from his prison cell in Cumberland, Md.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul F. Schwartz did not recommend how much Abramoff's sentence should be cut.

In the court papers filed Wednesday, Schwartz said prosecutors would recommend a reduction in his sentence and would file further documents describing the "nature, extent and value" of his cooperation.

Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/22/AR2007032200772.html

[wake.up.america]

1. Bush is probably afraid he will reveal some secrets.

[anitar1]

2. I expect he will be given time off for good behavior.

I've wondered if he would ever be held accountable for his "deeds". Money talks and many folks are trying to shut him up, using their influence.Jack has the upper hand , at this point.

[global1]

3. And Where Was Paul F. Schwartz Rated On This Famous List Of USA's Around....

the country. He wasn't fired - so therefore I have to believe that he is being led by the nose of *Co on this matter.

See - my suspicion on this. This is why we need to subpoena Rove & Meiers & Kyle and get to the bottom of this or else anytime any matter comes up - like this Abramoff sentence reduction - the public will always be suspicious.

Gonzo needs to go. Rove needs to go. Dick and the Chimp need to go. Then maybe - just maybe - we can turn this around and believe in the system again.

[Supersedeas]

16. GOOD QUESTION!!

[Deep13]

4. La-la-la-LA-la-la.

He's warming up for his concert tour called "Abramoff Sings!" Playing at a Federal courthouse or Congressional committee near you. He'll be performing favorites like the raucus "Spilling of the Beans," the poigniant ballad "Where the Bodies Are Buried" and a choral rendition of Beethoven's Fifth Amendment Symphony.

[whistle]

5. New Federal USAs appointed by Bush by any chance?

[hang a left]

13. Well if I remember correctly the first lead prosecutor on his case

did go to work in the private sector I think a little over a year ago.

[aquart]

6. What interesting timing.

[solara]

7. Maybe the song Abramoff is singing is more like "Paint it Black"

Surely he has an enlightening verse or two

"on the firing of Guam US Attorney Frederick A. Black who had just launched a probe into the activities of Jack Abramoff. Black had been Attorney General for more than a decade but was fired the day after he issued subpoenas related to a series of $9,000 checks issued to Abramoff."


http://www.digg.com/users/tophert/news/dugg


INVESTIGATE IMPEACH INDICT INCARCERATE :patriot:

[truebrit71]

8. Fuck. That.

Let him rot...

[Judi Lynn]

14. Exactly. How are his crimes more worthy of forgiveness than anyone else's?

"What will we tell our children," about U.S. justice when it's flagrantly subjective?

[olddad56]

19. it isn't about forgiveness, it is about getting him to rollover on the big boys.

[shance]

9. I love how the good ole boy media says "US", as if the "US" wants such ammoral scum out of jail.

The "US" would like to see Mr. Abramoff rot in jail forever.

The Bush/Exclusive rich white male media wants him out so they can continue their carpet baggging of everyone they can swindle.

[w4rma]

10. Wow. Such corruption from the GOP leadership that they would try this. (nt)

[truthisfreedom]

11. Let's talk about reducing his sentence once some heads have rolled.

We need RESULTS. Not just some rumors.

[MGKrebs]

18. yes- CONTINGENT on convictions.

[maddezmom]

12. what bullshit, I'm sure Schwartz will be a Judge any day now

:puke:

[AlCzervik]

15. yes i'm sure Jack is singing like a diva which is fine by me but how about the Boulis murder

the murder for hire, is he singing about that as well?

[maddezmom]

17. that's the problem, this administration is too close to all the action

they want to close it down. He won't sing, if they shorten his stay.

[HuffleClaw]

20. one more thing worth of congressional investigation

what a travishamockery! really.

[brentspeak]

21. Uh, what????

Only if he's singing like a canary bird. Otherwise -- let him rot!

[donkeyotay]

22. This is bull. The "nature, extent and value" of his cooperation had better be front page news

It looks for all the world like the neocons gamed our democracy and defrauded us of legitimate government. The Abramoff scandal broke years ago. A few years sentence here, a couple of resignations...not good enough. They whisked Cunningham away pretty quickly, but people like Delay don't appear to even be going to trial. No more behind closed doors, winking and nodding and making deals. This citizen has lost faith in government and the rule of law. I know that one of the principles in justice is to keep the appearance of fairness and faith of the peasants in the rule of law. This seems like the rich and powerful are above it.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

23. "Where's my trenchcoat?"