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Abramoff Released from Custody

By Jeralyn, Section Crime in the News
Posted on Fri Aug 12, 2005 at 06:19:52 PM EST
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Update: One other condition that was ordered by the Judge: Abramoff must keep up his "course of mental health treatment."

That I don't hold against him. Who wouldn't need mental health treatment after being investigated for so many years?

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Lobbyist Jack Abramoff appeared in federal court in L.A. today and was released.

He was told he could post $250,000 of a $2.25 million bond on Tuesday in Florida only if federal prosecutors there determine that the money came from legitimate sources, said U.S. Attorney's spokesman Thom Mrozek. Family members would be liable for the balance of the bond if Abramoff fails to appear at any subsequent hearing.

A defense attorney said Abramoff was in contact with law enforcement immediately after hearing about the charges. "He does look forward to returning to Miami where he will vigorously defend against the charges," Anthony Pacheco said after the court appearance.

Good lawyering by Pacheco, Neal Sonnett, Abbe Lowell and whoever else was involved. He doesn't have to post the money until he gets back to Florida.

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    Abramoff Released from Custody | 4 comments (4 topical)
    Re: Abramoff Released from Custody (none / 0) (#1)
    by desertswine on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:16 PM EST
    He does look forward to returning to Miami...
    Haw Haw... Yeah I'm sure he does.

    Re: Abramoff Released from Custody (none / 0) (#2)
    by sarcastic unnamed one on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:16 PM EST
    So one guy is accused of fraud and his bail is 250G's, and another guy unquestionably tries to get on a plane with a bomb and his bail is 10G's. Huh.

    Re: Abramoff Released from Custody (none / 0) (#3)
    by MikeDitto on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:16 PM EST
    suo: The purpose of bail is to ensure that a defendant shows up in court when he or she is supposed to. It's generally supposed to be proportional to the defendant's ability to pay, though it's often applied disproportionately.

    Re: Abramoff Released from Custody (none / 0) (#4)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:17 PM EST
    Abbe Lowell? From our side? I know lawyers have some ethics, couldn't he have turned this mofo down?

    Abramoff Released from Custody | 4 comments (4 topical)