CORPORATE CRIME REPORTER
Michael
Scanlon Pleads Guilty to Corruption
19 Corporate Crime Reporter 46(4), November 21, 2005
Michael Scanlon, a former partner of lobbyist Jack Abramoff, pled guilty to
a charge of participating in a conspiracy to bribe public officials.
Scanlon, 35, entered his plea
at U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia, before Judge Ellen Segal
Huvelle.
Under the terms of a plea agreement, Scanlon faces up to five years in prison,
a fine of up to $250,000 and mandatory restitution estimated to be approximately
$20 million.
Scanlon has agreed to cooperate with law enforcement officials in an ongoing
investigation.
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