Alaska lawmakers could be freed after review

From Sunshine Review

June 17, 2009 US Federal Court Judge John Sedwick allowed convicted two former Alaska lawmakers' more lenient parole terms as well as allowing a federal prosecution team to handle their case.

[edit] Bribes for oil tax

The Alaska state lawmakers, former Representative Vic Kohring and former House Speaker Pete Kott, were convicted in 2007 of accepting bribes from former VECO CEO Bill Allen in return for votes in favor of an oil tax that would benefit the company, according to Allen's testimony.^[1]

The prosecution team, led by assistant U.S. Attorney Jim Trusty and Public Integrity lawyer Peter Koski, handled former senator Ted Steven's case.

[edit] Under review

Kott and Kohring were released from federal prison last week after Attorney General Eric Holder said their cases were in need of review because the Feds have provided more than 1,000 points of evidence not provided during the 2007 trials.

Both sides are expected to file a status report by August 31.

The former lawmakers no longer need permission to leave Alaska, but are required to notify the parole board.

[edit] External links

• State of Alaska
• VECO official website

[edit] References

1. ↑ "Judge sets dates for Kott, Kohring"

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