For four years, Zachares engaged in a conspiracy to enrich the infamous Abramoff, a Republican Party insider whose corrupt acts entangled several members of Congress and other government officials. In return for doing Abramoff’s bidding, Zachares received more than $60,000 in cash and benefits plus the promise of a lucrative career working in one of Abramoff’s companies. In exchange, Zachares helped steer business to Abramoff and his firm and gave him inside government information on maritime issues, federal aide and the reorganization of the Homeland Security Department.

Young has refused to answer questions about Zachares activities or explain how this corruption could have gone on for years in his committee.