Skip to content

Ring Will Face New Trial in June

Former House-aide-turned-lobbyist Kevin Ring received a new trial date Thursday for June 2010 after U.S. District Judge Ellen Huvelle declared a mistrial last week when jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict.Ring had been on trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia under a September 2008 indictment stemming from the influence-peddling investigation of his former boss, disgraced ex-lobbyist Jack Abramoff.Ring, a former aide to then-Rep. John Doolittle (R-Calif.) and then-Sen. John Ashcroft (R-Mo.), is accused of providing tickets to sporting events and other gifts to Congressional staff in exchange for assistance for Abramoff’s clients.

Recent Stories

At the Races: Runoff, Set, Geaux!

Unceremoniously yours — Congressional Hits and Misses

Trump’s unsupported claims about Reflecting Pool vandalism

Senate college sports bill authors plan talks with House

Federal AI security center measure advanced by House Science

Photos of the week | June 19-25, 2026