A former high-ranking state official pleaded guilty Tuesday to lying to a federal agent when he denied receiving anything in return for political contributions to the campaign of Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich.
The guilty plea by Ali Ata, former executive director of the Illinois Finance Authority, carries strong accusations against Mr. Blagojevich, who has not been charged with any wrongdoing but whose name and administration have surfaced repeatedly in a trial against a former fund-raiser, Antoin Rezko. Mr. Rezko is on trial here on federal charges of soliciting kickbacks from companies seeking business or regulatory approval from the state.
As part of his plea agreement, Mr. Ata admitted to knowing that he had received his state position, with a salary of $127,000 a year, because he made political donations to Mr. Blagojevich. He also admitted lying when he said he was unaware that Mr. Rezko played a role in his appointment to head the finance authority.
THIS IS GETTING MORE SERIOUS AND CLOSER TO OBAMA AND THE DEM CHICAGO MACHINE.
EXIT QUESTION: REZKO.... AUCHI... ATA... THEY'RE ALL ARABS.
AND OBAMA AND WRIGHT ARE FORMER MUSLIMS.
ANY CONNECTION?
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