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Cunningham pleaded guilty to one count of income tax evasion and four counts of conspiracy: mail fraud, wire fraud, bribery of public official and accepting bribes. U.S. District Larry A. Burns scheduled Cunningham’s sentencing for Feb. 27.

A somber-looking Cunningham stood with his hands clasped in front of him, answering the judge’s questions with a muted “Yes, your honor,” or, at times, “Yes, sir.”

“Between the year 2000 and June of 2005 in our district, you conspired to accept bribes in exchange for performance of official duties. Did you do that?” Judge Burns asked Cunningham.

“Yes, your honor,” Cunningham replied.

“Did you take both cash payments and payments in kind?”

“Yes, your honor,” the congressman said.

“Did you follow up by trying to influence the Defense Department?”

“Yes, your honor.”

Duke, reportedly, will speak to the press at 2:30 PM EST, 11:30 AM on the west coast. Does he resign?

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