Neil Volz, former chief of staff to Rep. Bob Ney (now rep-ing the Morgantown Federal Correction Institution) was sentenced to two years probation today for his role in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling scandal. Volz, who cooperated with prosecutors to gather evidence about Ney about about White House official David Safavian, also worked for Abramoff for a time.

The former chief of staff to ex-Rep. Bob Ney who wore a wire to help convict his old boss has avoided jail time for his involvement in the still-unfolding Jack Abramoff scandal. Though Will Heaton will be on probation for two years, his cooperation with authorities has spared him a stint behind bars. Ney, of course, was not so lucky and is currently serving a 30 month sentence.

As the ex-chief of staff to ex-Rep. Bob Ney awaits his sentencing for his role in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling scandal, details emerge about his cooperation with the FBI to bring down his boss. Will Heaton, who was Ney's chief of staff for five years, wore a wire during key conversations with Ney, and his cooperation proved pivotal in the prosecution of the lawmaker.

Hmmm, is Rep. Feeney's story about his ill-advised Scotland golfing trip alongside convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff starting to sound like that of now-imprisoned ex-Rep. Bob Ney?  ThinkProgress notes that Feeney, like Ney, has been cagey about the purpose of the trip with the influence-peddler, and under-reported the cost by a wide margin.  Feeney claims he wasn't bought by Abramoff -- only time, and the ongoing FBI investigation, will tell for sure.

Bob Ney reported to prison yesterday to begin serving his 2+ years sentence on federal corruption charges stemming from his relationship with convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. His former chief of staff William Heaton pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with the same corruption inquiry.

Disgraced former Rep Bob Ney (R-OH) was sentenced this morning to 30 months in prison for his role in a congressional bribery scandal. Ney had previously admitted to trading favors for golf trips, meals, tickets, and campaign donations from Jack Abramoff