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Randy "Duke "Cunningham
Former California Congressman
Most Corrupt Congressman, Bribery King
Overview
Randy "Duke "Cunningham was a decorated Vietnam War flying ace turned most corrupt congressman. He took $2.4 million in bribes from defense contractors, including a yacht (named "Duke-Stir"), Rolls Royce, and antiques. He served 8 years in federal prison.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
MASSIVE BRIBERY: $2.4 million in bribes
BRIBE MENU: Had written "bribe menu "for contracts
YACHT: Accepted yacht named "Duke-Stir"
ROLLS ROYCE: Bribed with luxury car
TAX EVASION: Also convicted of tax evasion
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
18 U.S.C. � 201Conspiracy to commit bribery(Financial Crimes)
IRC � 7201Tax evasion(Financial Crimes)
Known Associates & Connections
William Jefferson
Contemporary congressman convicted of corruption
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- December 8, 1941
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California
Education
- •University of Missouri
- •National University
Key Timeline
December 8, 1941
Born in Los Angeles
Vietnam War
Ace fighter pilot
1991-2005
U.S. Representative
November 2005
Pleaded guilty
2006-2013
Federal prison