Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska

Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska

Republican Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska is being investigated for questionable activity with oil companies, political favoritism, and potential bribery.

TED STEVENS FOUND GUILTY!

From the L.A. Times to my inbox to your eyes (I guess they’ll have to rename the airport!):

Sen. Ted Stevens found guilty in corruption case

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been convicted of lying about free home renovations and other gifts he received from a wealthy oil contractor.

The Senate’s longest-serving Republican, Stevens was found guilty on all seven counts of making false statements on Senate financial documents.

Stevens faces up to five years in prison on each count but, under federal sentencing guidelines, will likely receive much less prison time, if any.

More soon at: http://link.latimes.com/r/IO3TIN/FIIU6/KNUNHZ/V0X5/ACD4U/50/t

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