Former Murkowski Aide Pleads Guilty

Arne Fuglvog said he broke federal fisheries law several times between 2001 and 2006.

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Story Created: Aug 12, 2011 at 4:29 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Aug 12, 2011 at 4:36 PM AKDT

Arne Fuglvog, a former aide to Sen. Lisa Murkowski, pled guilty Thursday to violating federal fishery laws over a five year span.

Fuglvog said he broke the law several times between 2001 and 2006, lying about how much halibut and sablefish he caught, and where he caught them, in reports to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.

By selling the fish out of state, Fuglvog was able to net an extra profit of roughly $100,000.

Besides a 10 month prison sentence, Fuglvog has been ordered to pay a $50,000 fine and a $100,000 community service payment to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

While the plea deal wasn't made public until last week, prosecutors said it was signed in April.

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Harry Callahan said on Tuesday, Oct 11 at 1:02 PM

Correction was $175,000.00 to the sole bidder of Magone's in Dutch Harbor for the disposal of the rats off the ship! What the heck!

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Harry Callahan said on Tuesday, Oct 11 at 1:01 PM

Why is the federal government not charging anyone responsible off the FV BANGUN PERKASA for the High Sea Drift Net violation near Saipan. the USCG has spent over $17k just to eradicate the rats from the vessel which is not worth that amount of money if were to be sold? Why the waste of U.S tax dollars again?

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harold said on Saturday, Aug 13 at 10:18 PM

UFA has admited they were informed of his crimes in May '09, while telling their membership this week they NEVER knew of the crimes.

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