Tigua Tribe

Jack Abramoff Sentenced to 48 Months Prison and $23 Million Restitution

2008-09-04 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $23,134,695 in restitution for his role in the massive congressional corruption scandal. This Washington D.C. sentencing was for conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, honest services fraud involving …

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Tigua Casino Closes After Abramoff Double-Dealing Scheme Success

2002-02-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Jack Abramoff orchestrated a complex lobbying scheme involving the Tigua tribe’s Speaking Rock Casino, first helping to lobby for its closure through Texas legislation, and then charging the tribe $4.2 million to allegedly reopen the casino. The case exemplifies Abramoff’s fraudulent …

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