26 August 2005

Feds Disclose Interest in Congressman Home

Albeit a "glancing blow", perhaps a small black eye for Naval Aviation (Much more so for the GOP). Say it ain't so Duke.

The federal government revealed publicly in court for the first time
Thursday that it is seeking to seize a California congressman's home because
prosecutors believe it was purchased with ill-gotten gains.

A government complaint had previously been filed under seal, but an
amendment to that complaint became public when it was filed Thursday in federal
court in San Diego.

The government alleges Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, R-Calif., sold his
previous home at an inflated price to a defense contractor whose company was
seeking federal contracts. Cunningham, a member of two committees involved in
military issues, then used that money to buy his current home for $2.55 million,
according to the complaint.

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