Lobbyist admits to kickbacks, fraud

Abramoff agrees to cooperate in Washington corruption probe

Wednesday, January 4, 2006 Posted: 0105 GMT (0905 HKT)

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former high-powered lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion charges, agreeing to cooperate in a federal corruption probe in Washington.

Abramoff, 46, faces up to 11 years in federal prison and must pay $26.7 million in restitution, said U.S. Assistant Attorney General Alice Fisher.