Jenrette Opts Not to Run
Associated Press
FLORENCE, S.C. —
Former U.S. Rep. John Jenrette (D-S.C.), who was convicted eight years ago in the federal Abscam investigation, announced today that he will not seek his former congressional seat in this year’s elections. He said a federal judge has declined to terminate his parole for his Abscam conviction. One condition of that parole is that he not leave the state without checking with his parole officer.
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