The Abramoff aftermath never seems to end.  In the latest happenings, one sees that David Safavian, former chief of staff at the General Services Administration, is convicted in a retrial.  See Derek Kravitz, Washington Post, Ex-White House Official Convicted Again.  He was initially convicted after a trial by jury and given a sentence of eighteen months.  That conviction was overturned.  The interesting question is whether the court will keep the sentence constant in a post Gall and Kimbrough world. For background on the case see:

• Abramoff – The Reward for Cooperation
• Commentary on Safavian Reversal
• Safavian Sentenced to 18 Months
• Safavian Guilty- What Does This Mean?
• In the Words of Abramoff
• Abramoff and Rove
• Former GSA Chief Indicted
• Ex-Official in Bush Administration Indicted

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