It is unclear what, if any, impact this will have on the Rangel trial, which is scheduled to begin Nov. 15. It is also not clear whether Rangel decided to get rid of his attorneys or if they left of their own volition."
Showing posts with label Ethics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ethics. Show all posts
Friday, October 15, 2010
Charles Rangel loses ethics lawyer
POLITICO.com: "Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), who faces an ethics trial next month, has parted ways with his lead defense attorneys in the case, according to several sources familiar with the matter.
It is unclear what, if any, impact this will have on the Rangel trial, which is scheduled to begin Nov. 15. It is also not clear whether Rangel decided to get rid of his attorneys or if they left of their own volition."
It is unclear what, if any, impact this will have on the Rangel trial, which is scheduled to begin Nov. 15. It is also not clear whether Rangel decided to get rid of his attorneys or if they left of their own volition."
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Paul Magliocchetti pleads guilty
POLITICO.com: "Former lobbyist Paul Magliocchetti pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to illegally funneling more than $386,000 in corporate campaign contributions to lawmakers over a nearly six year period, a stunning fall from grace for one of Washington’s top influence peddlers.
Magliocchetti, a one-time high flying lobbyist and founder of the now-defunct PMA Group, could face as much as 15 years in prison and up to $1.7 million in fines after copping to three federal charges, although Magliocchetti’s lawyers and Justice Department prosecutors will urge a sentence of between five and six-and-a-half years in federal prison.
Magliocchetti admitted to using his in-laws and children to funnel donations to lawmakers beginning in 2003. In 2005, he began using employees of his lobbying firm to move campaign cash to members of Congress. Prosecutors said Magliocchetti’s goal was to “enhance his power and influence as a lobbyist.”"
Magliocchetti, a one-time high flying lobbyist and founder of the now-defunct PMA Group, could face as much as 15 years in prison and up to $1.7 million in fines after copping to three federal charges, although Magliocchetti’s lawyers and Justice Department prosecutors will urge a sentence of between five and six-and-a-half years in federal prison.
Magliocchetti admitted to using his in-laws and children to funnel donations to lawmakers beginning in 2003. In 2005, he began using employees of his lobbying firm to move campaign cash to members of Congress. Prosecutors said Magliocchetti’s goal was to “enhance his power and influence as a lobbyist.”"
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