Convicted ex-congressman Bob Ney’s former chief of staff Will Heaton has been spared prison time in his conspiracy case. He will serve two years of probation and pay a $5,000 fine. Heaton has admitted to “accepting favors and numerous items of value, and attempting to use his official position to help disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff and a foreign businessman in their business ventures.” Heaton had aided the investigation by wearing a hidden wire during conversations with Ney.
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