Former Ohio Congressman Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
Former Ohio Congressman James Traficant was sentenced to eight years in prison Tuesday for accepting bribes and kickbacks. The former nine-term Democrat was expelled from the House of Representatives last week by a 420-1 vote.
House Votes Overwhelmingly to Expel Ohio Democrat
Members of the House of Representatives voted by an overwhelming majority late Wednesday to expel Rep. James A. Traficant, an Ohio Democrat who faces a possible prison term on felony corruption and bribery convictions.
House Panel Finds Traficant Guilty of Ethics Violations
A House panel found U.S. Rep. Jim Traficant (D-Ohio) guilty of ethics violations following his criminal conviction on charges of bribery, tax evasion and fraud.
