Jack Abramoff is a former Washington lobbyist who was indicted on several felony counts in connection with various political scandals. He was sentenced to 5 years and 10 months in a minimum security prison after pleading guilty to fraud, conspiracy, and tax evasion.The New York Times: Lobbyist Pleads Guilty in Fla.; 2nd Plea in 2 Days (January 4, 2006) On September 4, 2008, Abramoff was sentenced to four years in prison on different charges. He will serve his two sentences concurrently.Reuters: Lobbyist Abramoff Gets Four Years in Prison (September 4, 2008)

"All of my remaining days, I will feel tremendous sadness and regret for my conduct and for what I have done..."—Jack AbramoffPretext: Abramoff Pleads Guilty, Will Help in Corruption Probe(January 3, 2006)

"When this is all over, this will be bigger than any (government scandal) in the last 50 years, both in the amount of people involved and the breadth to it...I only hope that I can merit forgiveness from the Almighty and from those I have wronged."—Stan Brand, former U.S. House counselPretext: Abramoff Pleads Guilty, Will Help in Corruption Probe(January 3, 2006)

"I've fallen into an abyss, your honor, and I don't quite know how to get out."—Abramoff at September 4, 2008 sentencing hearingReuters: Lobbyist Abramoff Gets Four Years in Prison (September 4, 2008)

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