Prosecutors Cite More Favors by Lawmaker

By Susan Schmidt

Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, January 5, 2007; Page A07

Federal prosecutors seeking a stiff prison sentence for former Ohio congressman Robert W. Ney have listed previously undisclosed favors that he and his staff provided to clients of lobbyist Jack Abramoff, including two Russian energy executives who have been linked to former House majority leader Tom DeLay.

Ney pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy, admitting that he performed official acts for lobbyists in exchange for campaign contributions, expensive meals, luxury travel and skybox sports tickets. He is to be sentenced Jan. 19.