$2.4 million in bribes to steer defense contracts to conspirators

As corruption charges continue to mount look for Republican leaders to start a "they do it too" campaign. Not that the dirt doesn't stick on Democrats and they do have their share of corruption but the Republican lead Congress is setting records. The latest is Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.) who has admitted "he took $2.4 million in bribes to steer defense contracts to conspirators." He is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 27. From the Washington Post: Rep. Cunningham Enters Guilty Plea, Resigns Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.) pleaded guilty today to fraud, conspiracy to commit bribery and tax evasion. Shortly after entering his plea, Cunningham announced that he is immediately resigning his seat, though he had already announced that he would not seek reelection next year. According to The Associated Press, Cunningham admitted "he took $2.4 million in bribes to steer defense contracts to conspirators." The defense contracting firm at the center of the scandal is MZM Inc., which is run by Mitchell Wade. Here's one of many Post stories from earlier this year with background on Wade's ties to Cunningham. Cunningham is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 27. FindLaw.com has copies of the charges filed against Cunningham and his plea agreement. Read More at: Washington Post