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**deandrecooke** · 01-12-2006, 06:32 PM

Well, thats one democrat down. Guess its not just republicans as the media would have you believe. Im assuming this aide and Jefferson will be going to jail if this is true.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former congressional aide pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of conspiracy to commit bribery and aiding and abetting the solicitation of bribes by a member of Congress.

Brett Pfeffer , a former aide to Rep. William Jefferson , D-La., entered his plea deal in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. Pfeffer faces up to 20 years in prison when sentenced March 31 and a fine of up to $500,000.

"Today this defendant admitted to a crime which, at its core, is a bribery scheme involving a public official," said Assistant Attorney General Alice Fisher of the Criminal Division. "Such schemes deprive citizens of the integrity and honest services expected of our government. The Justice Department will aggressively investigate and prosecute these illegal schemes." http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,181333,00.html

**Lvnufcdc** · 01-12-2006, 06:51 PM

Well, thats one democrat down. Guess its not just republicans as the media would have you believe. Im assuming this aide and Jefferson will be going to jail if this is true.

The US media appears to be doing their very best to suggest that the Abramoff scandal is entirely a bi-partisan affair. The NYTimes has attempted to smear Harry Reid with a wide brush here.

Certainly Jefferson has been previously named as the only notable Democrat likely to go down under the Abramoff 'plea'.

Still looks like they are aiming for higher fish.

**Bgfbukpf** · 01-12-2006, 07:41 PM

Well, thats one democrat down. Guess its not just republicans as the media would have you believe. Im assuming this aide and Jefferson will be going to jail if this is true.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,181333,00.html

I hope they throw away the key

**ImapFidaarram** · 01-12-2006, 09:00 PM

I hope they throw away the key

If DeLay is in the same cell, then go for it.

**sEe** · 01-13-2006, 01:32 AM

If DeLay is in the same cell, then go for it.

All depends on whether Texas locks him up before the Feds get their shot.

01-12-2006, 06:32 PM	#1
deandrecooke Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 493 Senior Member	Congressional Aide pleads guilty to soliciting bribes Well, thats one democrat down. Guess its not just republicans as the media would have you believe. Im assuming this aide and Jefferson will be going to jail if this is true. ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former congressional aide pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of conspiracy to commit bribery and aiding and abetting the solicitation of bribes by a member of Congress. Brett Pfeffer , a former aide to Rep. William Jefferson , D-La., entered his plea deal in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. Pfeffer faces up to 20 years in prison when sentenced March 31 and a fine of up to $500,000. "Today this defendant admitted to a crime which, at its core, is a bribery scheme involving a public official," said Assistant Attorney General Alice Fisher of the Criminal Division. "Such schemes deprive citizens of the integrity and honest services expected of our government. The Justice Department will aggressively investigate and prosecute these illegal schemes." http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,181333,00.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-12-2006, 06:51 PM	#2
Lvnufcdc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 404 Senior Member	Well, thats one democrat down. Guess its not just republicans as the media would have you believe. Im assuming this aide and Jefferson will be going to jail if this is true. The US media appears to be doing their very best to suggest that the Abramoff scandal is entirely a bi-partisan affair. The NYTimes has attempted to smear Harry Reid with a wide brush here. Certainly Jefferson has been previously named as the only notable Democrat likely to go down under the Abramoff 'plea'. Still looks like they are aiming for higher fish. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-12-2006, 07:41 PM	#3
Bgfbukpf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 380 Senior Member	Well, thats one democrat down. Guess its not just republicans as the media would have you believe. Im assuming this aide and Jefferson will be going to jail if this is true. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,181333,00.html I hope they throw away the key Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-12-2006, 09:00 PM	#4
ImapFidaarram Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 537 Senior Member	I hope they throw away the key If DeLay is in the same cell, then go for it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2006, 01:32 AM	#5
sEe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 547 Senior Member	If DeLay is in the same cell, then go for it. All depends on whether Texas locks him up before the Feds get their shot. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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