Safavian Gets Year In Jail, Two Years Probation

Fedblog reports:

David Safavian, former head of federal procurement policy at the Office of Management and Budget under Bush, was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in jail and 24 months probation today, according to Robert Brodsky who was at the sentencing hearing. Safavian was convicted in December of obstructing an investigation by the General Services Administration, lying on a financial disclosure form, and two counts of making false statements. Safavian is free until his wife gives birth, after which he will be required to turn himself in.