David Safavian, a former Bush administration official, will once again appeal his conviction for his role in the Jack Abramoff scandal.

Safavian, a former lobbyist for the National Indian Gaming Association, was convicted in 2006 of lying about his ties to Abramoff. He was granted a new trial by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

A jury convicted Safavian last December, based on a second round of charges. His requests for a new trial or an acquittal were rejected by federal judge in July

The second indictment included a charge that Safavian lied to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, which was investigating Abramoff. He was acquitted of that charge.

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Bush procurement policy chief will appeal conviction (Government Executive 11/11)

Court Decision:
US v. Safavian (July 21, 2009)

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