A former Alaska lawmaker convicted in a federal conspiracy case has filed a defamation lawsuit against one of the government's star witnesses.
Guilty pleas end Alaska corruption probe
With the guilty pleas of two former legislators Friday, the seven-year federal investigation of corruption in Alaska came to a close, leaving some of the original targets off the hook but 10 others with criminal records, including six state legislators.
Guilty pleas close Alaska corruption probe
Two former longtime Alaska legislators pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges this morning but will get no more prison time than they've already served. U.S. Attorney Karen Loeffler said that as far as her office is concerned, the book is now closed on the biggest corruption case in state history.
Plea deal to keep ex-lawmakers Kott, Kohring out of prison
Prosecutors have agreed not to seek more prison time for ex-legislators Pete Kott and Vic Kohring, despite their fresh admissions that they accepted bribes to promote oil-tax legislation favored by industry.
Former Rep. Kohring will plead guilty to federal charge
Former Rep. Vic Kohring said Monday that he will plead guilty to a federal extortion-conspiracy charge, forestalling the lone trial still pending from the huge FBI corruption investigation into Alaska politics.
Prosecution, defense plan to call Allen in Kohring trial
Both prosecution and defense plan to call former Veco chief executive Bill Allen as a witness in the upcoming corruption retrial of former Rep. Vic Kohring.
Allen to show at Kohring corruption trial; may not testify
It looks like disgraced Veco chief executive Bill Allen will be attending former Rep. Vic Kohring's corruption retrial in Fairbanks next month -- whether federal prosecutors call him or not.
Prosecutors allowed more time in Vic Kohring retrial
A federal judge in Anchorage is giving prosecutors more time to decide whether to call a key figure in the corruption retrial of former state lawmaker Vic Kohring.
Kohring prosecutors get more time to weigh Allen testimony
A federal judge in Anchorage is giving prosecutors more time to decide whether to call a key figure in the corruption retrial of former state lawmaker Vic Kohring.
Allen could testify in Kohring retrial
Prosecutors want more time to decide whether to call a key figure in an Alaska corruption case in the retrial of former state lawmaker Vic Kohring.
Prosecutors undecided on whether to call Allen in Kohring retrial
Prosecutors want more time to decide whether to call a key figure in an Alaska corruption case in the retrial of former state lawmaker Vic Kohring.
Kohring moves to have charges against him revised
Former Rep. Vic Kohring says his acquittal on one of four felonies at his original corruption trial in 2007 should mean that any mention of his acceptance of cash bribes should be stricken from charges at his retrial in October.
Former Alaska Rep. Kott wants retrial moved out of town
Former Alaska House Speaker Pete Kott on Friday joined ex-Rep. Vic Kohring in asking that their retrials on corruption charges take place somewhere other than Anchorage.
Kohring again bids for venue change in 2nd trial
Former Rep. Vic Kohring wants to have his retrial on corruption charges moved to another state because of "presumed prejudice" among potential Alaska jurors.
Kott, Kohring get new trial dates
There's a new judge, a different courtroom and new lawyers on both defense and prosecution tables, and now there are new trial dates for two former Alaska state legislators who have been tried and convicted before: Pete Kott and Vic Kohring.
Trial dates set for Kohring, Kott
Two former Alaska lawmakers whose corruption convictions were overturned due to prosecutorial errors are getting new trials.
Trial date set for Kott; judge appoints attorney for Kohring
Two ex-lawmakers advanced toward retrials on corruption charges Monday when a judge set an August date for Pete Kott's trial and another judge granted Vic Kohring a government-paid attorney.
Kott attorney seeks hearing in hopes of getting case tossed
An attorney for former Alaska lawmaker Pete Kott has asked a federal appeals court for an evidentiary hearing that she believes could result in the case being tossed.
Kohring corruption conviction tossed by US appeals court
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday threw out the 2007 conviction of former Alaska state Rep. Vic Kohring and ordered a new trial, further undermining the flawed federal investigation of public corruption in Alaska.
Kohring says jury should have heard about Allen sex case
Former Veco Corp. chief Bill Allen was susceptible to pressure by prosecutors to testify against politicians accused of corruption because of a "looming child sex investigation," convicted Alaska legislator Vic Kohring argues in his appeal.
Kohring conviction should stand, federal judge rules
A federal judge Wednesday rejected claims by former Rep. Vic Kohring that his 2007 trial on corruption charges was tainted by evidence wrongly withheld by prosecutors. Kohring remains free pending further appeals.
The strength of the FBI investigations has been the hours of secretly recorded video surveillance and telephone wire taps. We have produced almost all audio and video that was submitted as evidence in the three trials to-date: Tom Anderson, Pete Kott and Vic Kohring.
FBI video: Vic Kohring surveillance
FBI video: Pete Kott surveillance
FBI Video: Tom Anderson surveillance
The most senior Republican in the U.S. Senate and Alaska's most famous political figure was found guilty of filing false financial disclosures but the conviction was thrown out.
Convictions dismissed over prosecution misconduct
Indicted on seven counts of filing false financial disclosures
Former state Rep. Vic Kohring for Wasilla resigned after being indicted on charges of extortion and bribery.
Released from prison over prosecution misconduct
Korhing convicted on 3 of 4 counts
Video: Surveillance tapes submitted as evidence in Korhing trial
Audio: FBI wiretaps submitted as evidence
Former Alaska House Speaker of Eagle River indicted on bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges.
Released from prison over prosecution misconduct
Video: FBI surveillance video from Suite 604, Baranof Hotel
Audio: FBI surveillance tapes and Bill Allen testimony from Kott trial
Former state Rep. Tom Anderson was found guilty of seven felony charges of conspiracy and bribery.
Video: Surveillance tapes submitted as evidence in Anderson trial
Former state Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch of Juneau is charged with bribery, extortion and conspiracy.
The oldest member of the Alaska Legislature was indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges. He has pled not guilty.
Alaska's lone representative and the former chairman of the House Transportation Committee.
The former state Senate president earned $243,250 in four years as a consultant for Veco.
Oil-field service company Veco and its CEO Bill Allen are at the center of Alaska's political corruption scandals.
Audio: Kohring trial opening statements and Bill Allen testimony
Corrupt Bastards Club: From barroom joke to federal warrants
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Feds say error did not affect Kohring verdict
FBI said to have paid witness $200,000 during corruption probe
New Kohring lawyers seek March deadline
Feds set to pick new Kohring lawyer today
Judge allows Kohring new lawyer, more time
Judge to decide what happens next with Kott and Kohring
Prosecutors turn evidence over to Kott, Kohring
Kott, Kohring remain free pending evidence review
Despite his lockup, Kohring still supports private prisons
Kohring had a rude transition from freedom to prison
Kott, Kohring released from prison, return to Anchorage
Judge clears way for Kott, Kohring release from prison
First batch of papers delivered
Kott, Kohring appeal convictions to federal panel
Kott, Kohring file motions on evidence
Kohring sought pardon before Bush left office
Convicted legislator asked Bush for pardon
Kohring waves goodbye as he heads to prison
Kohring plans Eklutna overpass wave
Kohring can't postpone prison, judge rules
Kohring to report to California
Kohring sentenced to 3½ years in prison
Sympathy hard to find in the Valley
Judge rejects Kohring request to talk to juror
Friends of Kohring urge judge to go easy
Remorseful juror contacted Kohring after verdict
Judge dismisses Kohring's bias claim, sets sentencing date
Kohring makes bid to overturn conviction
Prosecutors scorn Kohring allegations
Kohring in limbo on plea for trial
Kohring accuses his trial judge of bias
Conviction snagged on one point
FBI tape shows Kohring with hand out
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