Figure in Abramoff scandal faces sentencing in Washington, DC

Friday, February 11, 2011  

Michael Scanlon, one of the major figures in the Jack Abramoff scandal, will be sentenced for his crimes in Washington, D.C., today.

Scanlon pleaded guilty for stealing millions of dollars from tribes. He has agreed to pay $19.6 million in restitution although it appears none of the money will be distributed until after a restitution hearing in three months.

Scanlon has cooperated with federal prosecutors in their cases against other people who played a role in the scandal. He says he should only spend two years in prison.

The sentencing hearing takes place at the federal courthouse at 11am before Judge Ellen Huvelle.

Get the Story:
Judge set to sentence ex-Delaware man in Abramoff-linked scam (The Wilmington News Journal 2/11)
Ex-aide to Tom DeLay to be sentenced for role in lobbying scandal (USA Today 2/11)