Legal Opinion
United States v. Wilkes
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided October 19, 2011No. 08-50063PublishedCited by 68 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
ALARCÓN, Senior Circuit Judge:
Brent Wilkes appeals his convictions on multiple counts of conspiracy, honest services wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering. This case centered around the political corruption of former California Congressman Randall “Duke” Cunningham, who provided lucrative government defense contracts to Wilkes and others in exchange for expensive meals, lavish trips, a houseboat in Washington, D.C., and mortgage payments for his multi-million dollar home in San Diego County. Wilkes appeals his convictions.
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Brent Wilkes, a San Diego native, worked as an accountant…
2Cases cited63 opinions
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