I had written a
post 4 months ago saying that Duke Cunningham deserved a break because what he did for our country. I still stand by that. I hope the judge will consider Cunningham's sacrifice to his country when it comes time for sentencing.
Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham resigned his office today after pleading guilty to fraud, conspiracy to commit bribery and tax evasion in a political corruption case.
U.S. District Judge Larry Burns accepted the pleas from Cunningham, 63, including the congressman's admission in federal court that he had accepted bribes in exchange for performance of his official duties.
"I misled my friends, family and myself. The truth is, I broke the law and disgraced my office and myself," Cunningham said after his plea, breaking into tears at a news conference.
I had written a post 4 months ago saying that Duke Cunningham deserved a break because what he did for our country. I still stand by that. I hope the judge will consider Cunningham's sacrifice to his country when it comes time for sentencing.
