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10/28/01 11:09 AM: Traficant Charged
CNN.com – Ohio Congressman faces second 10-count indictment
CLEVELAND, Ohio—A federal grand jury Friday issued a new 10-count indictment against Rep. James Traficant, D-Ohio, charging the nine-term congressman with bribery, obstruction of justice, racketeering and tax evasion.
Prosecutors allege Traficant, 60, already under similar federal indictments, accepted gifts and favors from several businessmen in his district, including a convicted felon. In return, say federal officials, Traficant used his influence on their behalf with federal and state agencies. He is also accused of using employees from his office to perform work on his farm and boat, as well as requiring them to return a portion of their salaries to him each month.
“Beam me up!”
