The Associated Press
The Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY — Federal prosecutors say a longtime lobbyist bribed a convicted Oklahoma state senator and they want the allegation included in the senator’s sentencing — even though no charges were filed.
Former Sen. Mike Morgan faces up to 10 years in prison when he’s sentenced Jan. 8 for bribery.
Prosecutors want U.S. District Judge Robin Cauthron to consider $33,500 paid to Morgan by lobbyist Barry Moore’s BKM Group to be considered a bribe.
Moore has not been charged and his attorney said the payments were for legal services by Morgan, who is a lawyer.
Morgan was convicted of taking bribes to influence legislation regarding nursing homes. Moore is a lobbyist for a rural telephone companies.
Morgan maintains his innocence and has asked for probation.
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