Rep “Duke� Cunningham Resigns for Taking Millions in Bribes. California Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham pleaded guilty to mail fraud, wire fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy commit to bribery. The congressman received at least 2.4 million in bribes in the form of checks, club fees, vacations, furniture, and antiques. U.S. Attorney Carol Lam said “He did the worst thing an elected official can do; he enriched himself through his position and violated the trust of those who put him there." His conspirators have not yet been named. The 8 term Republican congressman forfeited his 1.8 million dollar home to the feds. “Duke� also faces 10 years in prison. Source:
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