Federal grand jury issues document subpoena to Rep. Cunningham

[Newsjock]

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050628/APN/506281046&cachetime=3&template=dateline

By SETH HETTENA
Associated Press Writer

A federal grand jury issued a document subpoena to Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, his attorney said Tuesday. Prosecutors in San Diego are investigating Cunningham's sale of his home to a defense contractor at what may have been an inflated $1.675 million price.

Cunningham's attorney, K. Lee Blalack, disclosed the subpoena in a brief statement, but did not specify what documents were being sought. Blalack said the Del Mar Republican directed him to comply with the subpoena expeditiously.

Reached by phone, Blalack declined further comment.

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[Richard Steele]

1. Excellent news! There's a lot of DIRT under this particular rock! n/m

[WhiteTara]

2. Yippy Skippy

this is one dirty gop. I hope that he gets a cell next to his buddy Tom
:bounce:

[KC21304]

3. Wonderful. Now if they can get going on the Harken deal.

Someone gave Bush a million dollars for 10% of a $350,000 company.

[catnhatnh]

4. Did he REALLY, REALLY think....

no one would look??? "Yeah, slip the 700K in my pocket,no one will ever know...."Can't we at least demand SMARTER crooks? This whole thing disrepects anyone with an IQ higher than potted plants...(not that there's anything wrong with that....TeeHee)

[maddezmom]

5. in other news: Pentagon Ends New Work On D.C. Firm's Contract-MZM

Pentagon Ends New Work On D.C. Firm's Contract
MZM to Name New CEO as Relationship With Congressman Is Under Investigation

By Renae Merle and R. Jeffrey Smith
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, June 28, 2005; Page D01

The Pentagon has ordered a halt in new work for MZM Inc., a local defense and intelligence firm, under a contract that has brought the company $163 million in revenue during the past 2 1/2 years.

A Pentagon spokesman said in a statement that the decision to cut off further awards for MZM under the 2002 contract, known as blanket purchase agreement, was because of a change in procurement law.


Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.), a member of the House defense appropriations subcommittee, acknowledged last week that his relationship with MZM founder Mitchell J. Wade is being examined by federal authorities.

A representative for Wade, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said last night that Wade had stepped aside because of the investigation and that a new chief executive, retired Lt. Gen. James C. King, will be announced today. King had been head of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, now known as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. More recently, King has been a senior executive vice president at MZM.

more:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/27/AR2005062701856.html

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

6. Whoo boyee...

The Duke now offishullee has a big problem. Arrogant bastard.

[cascadiance]

7. I hope this brings down *BOTH* Katherine Harris and Cunningham!

I would like to get a new Dem congress critter here in San Diego and also see that slime from Florida return to the swamp she crawled out from!

[not fooled]

8. unfortunately...

...don't you think that the SD 'puke machinery will just dump Dukey and prop up some other wingnut to run for his seat, and that the 'puke will still win?

I would love to think that the local citizenry has become recently enlightened as to the vile practices of the 'pukes, but I'm not holding my breath.:eyes:

BTW, where was the Dem oppo research before the last election? Dukey's
Dem opponent should have already dug this up!

[Pirate Smile]

9. Congressman Gets U.S. Document Subpoena (Duke Cunningham)

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: June 28, 2005
Filed at 10:28 p.m. ET

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- A federal grand jury has subpoenaed documents from a California congressman related to the sale of the lawmaker's home to a defense contractor who quickly put it back on the market and eventually sold it at a big loss.

The subpoena issued to Rep. Randy ''Duke'' Cunningham was disclosed by his attorney, K. Lee Blalack, in a brief statement that not specify what documents were being sought. Blalack said Cunningham directed him to comply expeditiously. Reached by phone, Blalack declined further comment.

The U.S. Attorney's office in San Diego also declined comment.

Cunningham, 63, has said that he showed poor judgment in selling the house, but said he acted honestly and predicted that an investigation would prove that.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-Congressmans-House.html?

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10. Congressman Gets U.S. Document Subpoena (Duke Cunningham)

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: June 28, 2005
Filed at 10:28 p.m. ET

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- A federal grand jury has subpoenaed documents from a California congressman related to the sale of the lawmaker's home to a defense contractor who quickly put it back on the market and eventually sold it at a big loss.

The subpoena issued to Rep. Randy ''Duke'' Cunningham was disclosed by his attorney, K. Lee Blalack, in a brief statement that not specify what documents were being sought. Blalack said Cunningham directed him to comply expeditiously. Reached by phone, Blalack declined further comment.

The U.S. Attorney's office in San Diego also declined comment.

Cunningham, 63, has said that he showed poor judgment in selling the house, but said he acted honestly and predicted that an investigation would prove that.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-Congressmans-House.html?

[Eric J in MN]

11. Cool.

when I saw that headline, my guess was a witch-hunt agaisnt a Democrat, but it's nice to see a Republican subpoenad for corruption.

[Pirate Smile]

12. I edited the Subject line so it shows who it is.

[mbperrin]

13. His plea: I ain't crooked; I'm just stupid!

How about both?:)

[Wickerman]

14. Pleads poor judgment; In Repuke speak that means bases covered

ya ain't got nothing. Filthy criminals. :banghead: