Cunningham is seeking clemency
Former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, who is serving federal prison time for accepting millions of dollars in bribes, has asked President Bush to grant him clemency.
The San Diego County Republican has submitted a petition to have his sentence commuted, Erik Ablin, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Justice, said on Monday. No details were provided.
Cunningham was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison after pleading guilty in November 2005 to taking $2.4 million in cash, trips and other gifts as bribes from defense contractors in exchange for government contracts.
The Justice Department will review the petition.
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