Carol Lam

Bush Administration Fires 9 U.S. Attorneys for Political Reasons

2006-12-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The Bush administration fired 9 U.S. attorneys in an unprecedented midterm purge for what investigators determined were largely political reasons. Seven prosecutors were ordered to resign on December 7, 2006, including David Iglesias (New Mexico), Carol Lam (Southern California), and John McKay …

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Rep. Duke Cunningham Pleads Guilty to $2.4 Million Bribery Scheme

2005-11-28 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-CA) pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego to conspiracy to commit bribery, mail fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion. The decorated Vietnam War fighter ace admitted to accepting at least $2.4 million in bribes from defense contractors in exchange for …

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