William Jefferson D-La. faces civil suit tied to alleged bribes

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Jefferson faces civil suit tied to alleged bribes

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Leona Robinson, right, of New Orleans, applauds a speaker during a press conference to announce a group in support of indicted U.S. Rep. William Jefferson D-La., Wednesday, June 13, 2007, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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(Vernon) Jackson, the 54-year-old CEO of iGate, pleaded guilty last year to funneling more than $400,000 to the ANJ Group, a company headed by Jefferson's wife and children. He said the payments were in exchange for Jefferson's help in trying to land him telecommunications deals in Africa. Jackson is serving seven years in prison.

William Jefferson is guilty of stupidity and arrogance. Both Senators and Representatives know their spouse and children must work a lobbying gig on K Street. The wealth and payoffs must be spread around to protect congress.

[Joe Boucher]

I bet the democrats or you and I have to pay this assclowns legal bills.

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