August 05, 2009


Jefferson Guilty

Former Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) was found guilty of 11 of the 16 charges against him in a federal bribery and conspiracy trial, reports WDSU-TV.

Jefferson was accused of accepting more than $400,000 in bribes in exchange for brokering business deals in Africa.

Sentencing will come at a later date.


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