Agnew was involved in a scandal separate from Watergate, what was this called?
Kickback Scandal
Maryland Scandal
Vice President Scandal
None of the above
Answer
Agnew was involved in a scandal separate from Watergate, known as the Kickback Scandal. This scandal was the result of him accepting bribes from construction companies while serving as Governor of Maryland. In 1973, he was indicted on charges of extortion, bribery, and conspiracy. Agnew resigned from the Vice Presidency in October 1973 before he could be impeached by the House of Representatives.
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