Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-CA), an eight-term congressman, pleaded guilty to graft and tearfully resigned Monday, admitting he took $2.4 million in bribes mostly from defense contractors in exchange for government business and other favors.

"The truth is I broke the law, concealed my conduct, and disgraced my office," the Republican said at a news conference. "I know that I will forfeit my freedom, my reputation, my worldly possessions, most importantly, the trust of my friends and family."

The Dukster could get up to 10 years in prison on federal charges of conspiracy to commit bribery and fraud, and tax evasion.  Investigators said Cunningham, a member of a House Appropriations subcommittee that controls defense dollars, secured contracts worth tens of millions of dollars for those who paid him off.  

Cunningham was charged in a case that stemmed from an investigation reported by RH in June.  Cunningham profited fantasticly on the sale of his home to a defense contractor.

It sucks to get caught - he is a disgrace to cheating Republicans everywhere.