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Congressman Jenrette Faces Bribery Conviction and Race Question
In Washington, Rep. John W. Jenrette of South Carolina cried with his wife after a jury convicted him and co-defendant John R. Stowe on all counts related to Abscam. He said he may still seek a fourth term, plans to meet with district chairmen, and vowed not to let the case destroy him. The verdict followed five weeks of trial with FBI audio and video evidence detailing a $50,000 bribe and a promised Thurmond sponsorship, though no money reached the Senate. This marks the second congressional conviction tied to Abscam, amid other trials and expulsion history in the era.
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Washington
John W. Jenrette
Jenrette
U.S
South Carolina
Democrat
Jennette
John R. Stowe
Richmond
Stowe
Rita Jenrette
Sylvia Parker
FBI
Anthony Amoroso
United States
Amoroso
Strom Thurmond
R-5.c
Senate
Thurmond
Stane
Congress
Abscam
Michael Myers
D-Pa
House
John Murphy
Dn.y
Frank Thompson Jr
Dn.j
Raymond Lederer