One year after

We look forward to [the] opportunity to respond in court to the government’s charges. We believe that after all the evidence is aired, Mr. Safavian will be acquitted of all charges.

-- Barbara VanGelder,
Safavian's attorney,
October 12, 2005

Prosecutors are seeking a 30 to 37 month prison sentence for David Safavian, ... who was convicted on obstruction of justice and other charges for lying to government officials and Senate investigators about his relationship with former lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

-- Roll Call,
October 12, 2006