2007-02-07 06:51:40 · 7 answers · asked by Timothy M 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Was he a War Profiteer?
2007-02-07 07:02:08 · update #1
Randall Harold "Duke" Cunningham (born December 8, 1941), usually known as Randy or Duke, was an officer in the United States Navy for 21 years during which time he became a flying ace for actions during the Vietnam War. Following his military career he became a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 50th Congressional District from 1991 to 2005. Cunningham resigned from the House on November 28, 2005 after pleading guilty to accepting at least $2.4 million in bribes and underreporting his income for 2004. He pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to commit bribery, mail fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion. On March 3, 2006, he received a sentence of eight years and four months in prison and an order to pay $1.8 million in restitution.
A special election to fill the vacancy left by Cunningham took place on April 11, 2006. No candidate obtained the majority necessary to win outright, so a runoff election was held on June 6, which was won by Republican Brian Bilbray (with a margin of about 4.5%).
2007-02-07 07:00:57 · answer #1 · answered by Burpie5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Randall Harold "Duke" Cunningham (born December 8, 1941), usually known as Randy or Duke, was an officer in the United States Navy for 21 years during which time he became a flying ace for actions during the Vietnam War. Following his military career he became a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 50th Congressional District from 1991 to 2005. Cunningham resigned from the House on November 28, 2005 after pleading guilty to accepting at least $2.4 million in bribes and underreporting his income for 2004. He pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to commit bribery, mail fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion. On March 3, 2006, he received a sentence of eight years and four months in prison and an order to pay $1.8 million in restitution.
2007-02-07 07:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 11:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by warfel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a land where the average salary is $35,000 a year, there is no excuse for a congressman, who makes $160,000+ a year, to take bribes. I hope he stays in jail for a long time.
2007-02-07 06:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He pled guilty to accepting bribes.
2007-02-07 07:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He just happens to be one of the CROOKS in DC that has gotten caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
2007-02-07 06:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by supressdesires 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he was tried and convicted of a crime.
2007-02-07 07:00:03 · answer #7 · answered by JP 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋