Michael Scanlon, the former partner of the influential lobbyist Jack Abramoff, plead guilty yesterday to conspiracy to bribe congressmen and other public staffers. He agreed to pay back  $19 million US to a defrauded Indian tribe and entered into a plea agreement. Scanlon is an ex-aide and press secretary to former House Majority Leader Tom Delay, who was indicted in October on conspiracy and money laundering charges relating to his dealings with Abramoff.
Michael Scanlon, the former partner of the influential lobbyist Jack Abramoff, pled guilty to conspiracy to bribe congressmen and other public staffers. He agreed to pay back US $19 million to a defrauded Indian tribe and entered into a plea agreement. Scanlon is an ex-aide and press secretary to former House Majority Leader Tom Delay, who was indicted in October on conspiracy and money laundering charges relating to his dealings with Abramoff.
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