During his fifth year as Vice President, Agnew was under investigation by the United States Attorney on charges of extortion, tax fraud, bribery and conspiracy. He was formally charged with having accepted bribes totaling more than $100,000, while holding office as Baltimore County Executive, Governor of Maryland, and Vice President of the United States. Agnew was allowed to plead no contest to a single charge, with the condition that he resign the office of Vice President.
@Ektomias The president, Richard Nixon, suffered a similarly ignominous fate a short time later. On August 9, 1974, he resigned in the face of almost certain impeachment and removal from office. After his resignation, he was controversially issued a pardon by his successor, Gerald Ford.
Gingrich for President ?
stickernation 1 month ago
During his fifth year as Vice President, Agnew was under investigation by the United States Attorney on charges of extortion, tax fraud, bribery and conspiracy. He was formally charged with having accepted bribes totaling more than $100,000, while holding office as Baltimore County Executive, Governor of Maryland, and Vice President of the United States. Agnew was allowed to plead no contest to a single charge, with the condition that he resign the office of Vice President.
Ektomias 1 month ago
@Ektomias The president, Richard Nixon, suffered a similarly ignominous fate a short time later. On August 9, 1974, he resigned in the face of almost certain impeachment and removal from office. After his resignation, he was controversially issued a pardon by his successor, Gerald Ford.
Ektomias 1 month ago
Hubie "the boobie" Humphrey lost the election to Tricky Dicky. America lost that election, no matter who won.
SugarSweettart 2 months ago 2
Commie Lib Alinsky Tactics have been at work longer than you realize. When your opponent is better than you, isolate and ridicule.
JugheadObama 4 months ago