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To: Popman
Some oldies but goodies

Abscam FBI sting involving fake 'Arabs' trying to bribe 31 congressmen. (1980) The following Congressmen were convicted:

Harrison A. Williams (D-NJ) Convicted on 9 counts of bribery and conspiracy. Sentenced to 3 years in prison.

John Jenrette (D-SC) sentenced to two years in prison for bribery and conspiracy.

Raymond Lederer (D-PA) "I can give you me" he said after accepting $50K. Sentenced to 3 years.

Michael Myers (D-PA) Accepted $50K saying, "...money talks and bullshit walks." Sentenced to 3 years and was expelled from the House.

Frank Thompson (D-NJ) Sentenced to 3 years.

John M. Murphy (D-NY) Served 20 months of a 3-year sentence.

Wedtech scandal Wedtech Corporation was convicted of bribery in connection with Defense Department contracts.

Mario Biaggi (D-NY) Convicted of obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gratuities he was sentenced to 2½ years in prison and fined $500K. (1987)

Robert Garcia (D-NY) sentenced to 2½ years.

47 posted on 12/16/2017 7:47:30 AM PST by kabar
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To: kabar

I could only remember two or three. Thanks.

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57 posted on 12/16/2017 9:48:18 AM PST by M Kehoe
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