More fallout from the Jack Abramoff investigation, nearly five years after the first hints of the scandal first broke.
The Associated Press reports:
David Safavian was found guilty of one count of obstruction and three counts of making false statements to investigators. Each count carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
Safavian, the former top procurement official at the White House, was on trial for lying to investigators about his relationship with disgraced lobbyist jack Abramoff. His 2006 conviction on similar charges had been overturned.
AP adds:
Safavian and his lawyers decided this week not to put on a defense, ending their case without calling a single witness or without Safavian testifying.