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William Jefferson is a United States Representative from the state of Louisiana.
On August 5, 2009, Jefferson was found guilty of 11 charges of federal bribery, soliciting bribes, money laundering, wire fraud and conspiracy. The most serious charge is a RICO charge, also known as racketeering, which carries a sentence of up to 20 years. Sentencing will be handed down on October 30.
Jefferson's trial for 16 counts of corruption, for allegedly taking bribes, began in June of 2009. The prosecution claims that Jefferson and his wife "chose corruption" after accumulating personal debts. Police found $90,000 in Jefferson's freezer, which prosecutors allege Jefferson was planning to pay to the President of Nigeria as part of a money-laundering scheme.http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/06/prosecutor_says_former_rep_wil.html
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Fast Facts
- Born: March 14, 1947 in Lake Providence, Louisiana
- Assumed office: January 3, 1991
- Party: Democrat
- Spouse: Andrea Jefferson
- Alma mater: Southern University, Harvard University, Georgetown University
- Previous occupation: Lawyer
- Indicted on multiple corruption charges in June, 2007
- Has eight brothers and sisters
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Early Life
Jefferson earned a law degree from Harvard and a degree in taxation from Georgetown before working as a clerk and later a private practice lawyer. In 1976, Jefferson was elected to the Louisiana Senate. -
Political Career
Jefferson was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Louisiana's 2nd district in 1990. In 2005, a corruption investigation began, alleging that Jefferson had accepted bribes in exchange for convincing the U.S. Army to try out a company's products. Later, a raid on his home found $90,000 in cash hidden in Jefferson's freezer.
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William Jefferson's attorneys argue for shorter sentence
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Jefferson's penalty likely to be long
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Jefferson Found Guilty
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson has been found guilty of 11 of the 16 charges against him in a federal bribery and conspiracy trial.wdsu.com -
Official Site: Congressman William Jefferson
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NOLA: Prosecutor says former Rep. William Jefferson 'chose corruption'
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Reuters: Lawmaker Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery Charges
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The New York Times: For Democrats, a Scandal of Their Own
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William Jefferson's attorneys argue for shorter sentence
William Jefferson, D-New Orleans, should get a prison term of less than 10 years when he faces sentencing Friday in his federal bribery convictions, ...NOLA.com (November 09, 2009) -
Rep. Cao slammed right and left for his vote
Anh "Joseph" Cao -- who gained notoriety for ending former representative William Jefferson's political career -- is once again the center of attention ...USA Today (November 09, 2009) -
Government asks for 27 years for Jefferson
Defense attorneys, on the other hand, filed papers Monday arguing that a term of less than 10 years is appropriate for their client, William Jefferson, ...Opelousas Daily World (November 10, 2009) -
Congress: The House passes its bill
... over Representative William J. Jefferson, a Democrat who was under indictment at the time and has since been convicted of federal corruption charges. ...msnbc.com (November 09, 2009)
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Harsh sentence sought for William Jefferson: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29328.html
@IrishShamrock | November 10, 2009 04:12 AM -
I'd rather have a JosephCao who votes for Health Care than have William "cold cash" Jefferson back...his district is D+25. gets pass from me
@the2fek | November 10, 2009 03:38 AM -
Feds seek 30 year sentence for William Jefferson - John Bresnahan - POLITICO.com: http://bit.ly/hfxAZ via @addthis
@disabled_lady | November 10, 2009 03:27 AM -
I can't think of a better retirement plan for Congressman William Jefferson,Dem (guy with the really cool "savings account")33yrs in jail
@BRTlover | November 10, 2009 03:25 AM -
Feds seek 30 year sentence for William *Cold Cash* Jefferson - http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29328.html
@IKIDYOUNOT | November 10, 2009 02:46 AM
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