Figure in DeLay Probe Appears in Court
Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Figure in DeLay Probe Appears in Court: "Lobbyist Jack Abramoff appeared in federal court Friday on charges of committing fraud while trying to buy a casino boat company - a case that has attracted attention because of Abramoff's close ties to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.
The court appearance came a day after Abramoff was indicted in Florida. He surrendered to the FBI later Thursday in Los Angeles.
When U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul Game asked Abramoff if he was aware of the charges, the lobbyist replied, ``Yes, sir.''
Game ordered Abramoff to give up his passport before allowing his release ahead of his return to Florida next week. Abramoff later left the courthouse and departed in a car without commenting to reporters."
The court appearance came a day after Abramoff was indicted in Florida. He surrendered to the FBI later Thursday in Los Angeles.
When U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul Game asked Abramoff if he was aware of the charges, the lobbyist replied, ``Yes, sir.''
Game ordered Abramoff to give up his passport before allowing his release ahead of his return to Florida next week. Abramoff later left the courthouse and departed in a car without commenting to reporters."
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