Supreme Court reinstates ex-Traficant aide’s license

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has reinstated Atty. R. Allen Sinclair, a former aide to U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., to the practice of law after an indefinite suspension.

The high court unanimously suspended Sinclair indefinitely from legal practice Dec. 29, 2004, saying he brought dishonor to the legal profession by kicking back $2,500 of his $3,150 net monthly salary to the former 17th District congressman.

The high court said the suspension would last for a minimum of two years, and it announced the reinstatement today.

Traficant is in federal prison after being convicted in 2002 of bribery and racketeering-related charges.

Sinclair, who testified against Traficant in that case, worked for Traficant from October 1998 until early 2000.

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