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Former Congressman Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison
Posted: Nov 15, 2009 11:29 PM by Rob Kirkpatrick
Updated: Nov 15, 2009 11:29 PM
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A former Louisiana congressman has been
sentenced to 13 years in prison for taking hundreds of thousands of
dollars in bribes in exchange for using his influence to broker
business deals in Africa.
The sentence handed down Friday in suburban Washington was far
less than the nearly 30 years prosecutors had sought for William
Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans.
Agents investigating the case found $90,000 wrapped in foil and
hidden in boxes of pie crusts in Jefferson's freezer.
Prosecutors had asked a judge to sentence him to at least 27
years.
Jefferson was convicted earlier this year on charges including
bribery and racketeering. Prosecutors said he took in roughly
$500,000 in bribes and sought millions more.
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