Posted on 01/08/2008 4:02:55 AM PST by Libloather
Feds spell out names in graft case
Jefferson's wife, brother and son-in-law listed
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
By Bruce Alpert
WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department is for the first time disclosing the names of business executives and family members it says are connected to the public corruption case against Rep. William Jefferson, D-New Orleans.
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Among the allegations in the Justice Department's brief:
-- The congressman's son-in-law Philip Jones had a 2003 contract for 5 percent of each $7 million garbage-to-energy incinerator he helped LETH Energy, now Global Environmental Inc., sell in Nigeria. Jones' agreement called for him to provide the incinerator company with "access to decision makers at each level of government" in Nigeria, according to the brief. In 2004, the Justice Department said that Jones increased the commission fee to 10 percent of the sales price of each incinerator. Jones could not be reached for comment.
-- Arkel International, Arkel Sugar and Arkel Oil agreed to make payments to Mose Jefferson, Rep. Jefferson's brother, in return for the congressman's help with African business projects being pursued by the three companies. The Justice Department said that Mose Jefferson received "more than $20,000 in kickbacks" from Arkel Sugar. Mose Jefferson's attorney, Ike Spears, could not be reached for comment.
-- WorldSpace Inc., a company that provides satellite radio services to audiences outside the United States, signed a contract through its CEO, Noah Samara, with Andrea Jefferson on behalf of her ANJ Group in 2002 for help getting satellite transmission services in three African nations. Samara, according to the Justice Department, told investigators that Rep. Jefferson had pressed him to sign the contract and that he believed it was a bribe solicitation. Andrea Jefferson, who along with her children, is listed as an owner of ANJ, could not be reached for comment.
(Excerpt) Read more at nola.com ...
Jefferson is dirty and still the black caucus and most dems support and protect his sorry butt.
If he were a Republican he’d have been out on his ear months ago.
I think he belongs in jail.
He and his defenders say the f.b.i. raid was illegal as they should not have authority to go in and find illegality in his offices.
B.S.
ping
At least he'll be able to enjoy one more Mardi Gras (Feb. 5) before they lock him up.
The Iceman goeth ...
BTTT.
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