Abramoff Seeks Delay in Prison Term

[DoYouEverWonder]

September 28, 2006

MIAMI -- Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff and a former business partner sought a second delay in starting their federal prison sentences for fraud involving the purchase of a gambling fleet.

The request, filed jointly by prosecutors and defense attorneys, said that Abramoff is continuing to cooperate in a Washington corruption investigation, and Adam Kidan is providing information about the murder of former SunCruz Casinos owner Konstantinos Boulis.

U.S. District Judge Paul Huck was to consider the request, which seeks a 90-day delay, on Thursday afternoon. Abramoff and Kidan are currently scheduled to surrender Oct. 2 to serve prison sentences of nearly six years. They pleaded guilty to charges of concocting a fake wire transfer to close the SunCruz deal.

Abramoff continues to meet in lengthy sessions with investigators and prosecutors in the corruption probe, including grand jury sessions, according to the motion for the delay.

"The government anticipates that Mr. Abramoff's cooperation will continue for some time," the legal papers said. "Incarceration of Mr. Abramoff at this time would significantly impede ongoing investigations in which his participation is critical."

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Keep flapping your trap Jack. Whatever it takes to stay out of prison.