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Holder prosecuted which congressman for corruption charges?

  • Dan Rostenkowski

  • Newt Gingrich

  • Charlie Rangel

  • Dennis Hastert

Answer

Dan Rostenkowski, an influential Democratic congressman from Illinois, was prosecuted by Independent Counsel James C. McKay for corruption charges. He was accused of accepting bribes, kickbacks, and other illegal gratuities from various entities and individuals in exchange for political favors. The scandal eventually led to Rostenkowski's resignation from Congress and a conviction on 17 counts of mail fraud, racketeering, and obstruction of justice.
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