Jack Abramoff controversies

The investigations in Jack Abramoff led to several plea agreements by those involved, including Congressman Bob Ney (R-OH).

[1] Abramoff himself also pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, including tax fraud and bribing public officials.

[3][4][5] On March 29, 2006, Abramoff was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison and ordered to pay restitution of more than $21 million.

[7] In 2002 Abramoff was a registered lobbyist for the General Council for Islamic Banks, for which he was paid $20,000.

[18] Saleh Abdullah Kamel, the chairman of this Council, was investigated for allegedly funding terrorism and terrorists including Osama bin Laden.