John Albaugh Pleads Guilty

John Albaugh, 41, who was former Congressman Ernest Istook's chief of staff and a top aide on the House Appropriations subcommittee that had control over road projects, said in federal court in Washington he is guilty of conspiracy because he helped secure millions for road projects sought by clients of lobbyist Jack Abramoff's firm.

Albaugh, who now lives and works in South Carolina, is cooperating in the ongoing investigation into the Abramoff scandal and is expected to provide testimony against others.

He faces 18 and 24 months in prison but could get that reduced if he helps the government with its case. Sentencing is set for September 17th.

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