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Ex-Rep. Cunningham Gets Eight YearsPosted on Mar 4, 2006Sentence Sets Record for Members of Congress AP: SAN DIEGO (March 4) - Former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, who collected $2.4 million in homes, yachts, antique furnishings and other bribes on a scale unparalleled in the history of Congress, was sentenced Friday to eight years and four months in prison, the longest term meted out to a congressman in decades. Cunningham, who resigned from Congress in disgrace last year, was spared the 10-year maximum by U.S. District Judge Larry Burns but was immediately taken into custody. Advertisement Previous item: In Reversal, Wal-Mart Will Sell 'Morning After' Pills Next item: Bush Plan Would Raise Deficit by $1.2 Trillion Are you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment |
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