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Trevor L. Blackann entered a plea yesterday to making a false statement on his 2003 tax returns by failing to report as income about $4,100 in illegal gifts that he received from Jack Abramoff. Blackann was a legislative assistant in the House and Senate for Missouri Sen. Christopher S. "Kit" Bond and Rep. Roy Blunt, both Republicans.

Blackann admitted receiving gifts from three lobbyists in 2003, including a free trip to attend the first game of the 2003 World Series. That trip included airline travel to and from New York City, transportation around the city in a chauffeured sport utility vehicle, a ticket to the game, a souvenir baseball jersey, admission to and entertainment at a gentlemen's club following the game and free meals and drinks.

Here's the plea.