The FBI’s chat with Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) led to new revelations in the case against the congressman. During questioning in August of 2005, Jefferson led investigators to James Creaghan, a lobbyist who asked Jefferson for help obtaining contracts in Africa. Of the thirteen bribery schemes alleged in the indictment against Jefferson, five are linked to either Creaghan or one of his business associates. (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=179081