Former Majority Leader Is Back At Capitol
Foti Is Lobbying On Behalf Of 9 Clients
Updated: 1:41 pm CDT April 26,2006
MADISON, Wis. -- A former state Assembly leader might be serving a jail sentence for an ethics violation, but he's back at the state Capitol lobbying legislators.Steve Foti is serving 60 days in the Waukesha County Jail with work release privileges.The Oconomowoc Republican earlier pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for directing an aide to campaign on state time.Democratic Rep. Spencer Black said that Foti's presence at the Capitol highlights the need for ethics reform. But, Republican Sen.Luther Olsen said that a judge approved Huber privileges for Foti so he should be allowed to work.Foti is lobbying on behalf of Miller Brewing and eight other clients.
Previous Stories:
- April 16, 2006: Foti Goes To Jail
- March 27, 2006: Foti Sentenced To 60 Days In Jail
- March 3, 2006: Foti Testifies; Prosecution Rests In Jensen Trial
- March 3, 2006: Former Assembly Leader Testifies Against Jensen
- January 13, 2006: Former Lawmaker Strikes Plea Deal
- January 12, 2006: Foti Expected To Change Plea In Corruption Scandal
- January 4, 2006: Judge Declines To Move Jensen's Trial
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