California Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham Admits Guilt and Resigns

A tearful Representative Randy “Duke” Cunningham

The ASSociated Press has Calif. Congressman Admits Taking Bribes

Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy and tax charges and tearfully resigned from office, admitting he took $2.4 million in bribes to steer defense contracts to conspirators.

Cunningham, 63, entered pleas in U.S. District Court to charges of conspiracy to commit bribery, mail fraud and wire fraud, and tax evasion for underreporting his income in 2004.

Cunningham answered “yes, Your Honor” when asked by U.S. District Judge Larry Burns if he had accepted bribes from someone in exchange for his performance of official duties.

Later, at a news conference, he wiped away tears as he announced his resignation.

“I can’t undo what I have done but I can atone,” he said.

Shameful!

Cunningham can receive up to ten years in federal prison.

He forfeits his home.

Power corrupts or is it GREED?