Topic: Brent Wilkes

NHLA Supports Relaxed Immigration Laws

WAP2001082302 - 23 AUGUST 2001 - WASHINGTON, DC, USA: Brent Wilkes of the Washington DC League of United Latin American Citizens, speaks in favor of relaxing immigration laws during a National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) press conference in Washington, D.C., August 23, 2001. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI

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Hispanic activists cite rise in threats

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Hispanic activists report increasing death threats and other avenues of intimidation in the heated debate over illegal immigration, officials say.

Analysis: Ex-CIA official pleads guilty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The former No. 3 official at the CIA pleaded guilty to corruption in federal court in Virginia Monday, admitting he had steered agency contracts to a friend, concealed their relationship and accepted tens of thousands of dollars worth of gifts from him.

Ex-CIA official guilty of conspiracy

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- A former high-level CIA administrator pleaded guilty Monday to directing agency contracts to a defense contractor who was a friend and hiding the friendship.

Contractor sentenced to prison for bribery

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- A California defense contractor has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for bribing a Republican congressman to win lucrative government contracts.

Brent Wilkes facing lengthy prison term

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- California defense contractor Brent Wilkes is facing a possible 25-year prison sentence for his conviction on conspiracy, bribery and fraud charges.

Mortgage broker admits money laundering

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- A mortgage broker has pleaded guilty to money laundering in California, admitting he helped funnel a bribe to former U.S. Rep. Randy Cunningham.

Defense contractor faces 60 years in jail

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Federal probation officers recommend a defense contractor convicted of bribing a former U.S. congressman should be jailed for 60 years, court records show.

Analysis: Ghost of outsourcing yet to come

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- It is that time of year again, when we both look back at what happened and what will be. Just as Ebenezer Scrooge did, aided by the Ghosts of Christmas Past and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in Charles Dickens' famous classic, "A Christmas Carol." So in the spirit of Christmas let's look at the issue of national security and privatization.

Defense contractor guilty of bribery

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- A Southern California defense contractor faces as long as 20 years in prison for bribing former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham.