US Rep William Jefferson indicted

by egoigwe | June 4, 2007 at 04:46 pm

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efferson told associates that he needed cash to pay bribes to the country's vice president, Atiku Abubakar.

Abubakar denied the allegations, which figured prominently in that country's presidential elections in April. Abubakar ran for the presidency and finished third.

• Investigators found $90,000 stuffed in Jefferson's freezer in 2005 raid

• Congressman has said little about case but maintains innocence

• Two of Jefferson's associates have struck plea bargains

Among the charges listed in the indictment, said the official, are
racketeering, soliciting bribes, wire fraud, money-laundering,
obstruction of justice, conspiracy and violations of the Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act. The official spoke on condition of anonymity
because he was not authorized to discuss the case.

Atiku Abubakar was Nigeria's most recent Vice-President and presindential candidate in it's just 'concluded' elections.

I tell you, nothing taste as good as a slice of that Nigerian pie! Filthy good that is.