* Abramoff provided money, trips, meals and entertainment to public officials and their relatives in return for favorable treatment of his clients. The government says one member of the House of Representatives, identified elsewhere as Bob Ney (R-Ohio), received a "lavish trip to Scotland to play golf on world-famous courses" and other benefits in exchange for the congressman's support on various issues. Ney has denied wrongdoing.
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Jack Abramoff's plea is a turning point in the probe of influence peddling in Congress. The ex-lobbyist agrees to cooperate with officials.
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* Abramoff arranged for one of Ney's former staff members to lobby the congressman in 2002 before the staffer's one-year ban on lobbying had expired.
Mail fraud
Abramoff arranged for a $50,000 check to be sent through the mail from Texas to pay for the Scotland golf trip.
Tax evasion
Abramoff filed a tax return for 2002 that concealed his illegal income.
Pending charges
Abramoff is expected to plead guilty to two federal charges in Florida stemming from a 2000 purchase of a fleet of gambling boats, his lawyer said.
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Source: Associated Press
