Former CIA Official Pleads Not Guilty “A former top CIA official pleaded not guilty Monday to new charges that he pushed a proposed government contract worth at least $100 million for his best friend in return for lavish vacations, private jet flights and a lucrative job offer. The indictment, returned last week, replaced charges brought in February against Kyle “Dusty” Foggo, who resigned from the spy agency a year ago, and defense contractor Brent Wilkes. Foggo and Wilkes now face 30 wide-ranging counts of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. Each faces more than 20 years in prison if convicted, prosecutors said.” (Associated Press)Wilkes Looks to Public Opinion “Most criminal defense attorneys insist that clients steer clear of the news media and keep their mouths shut to avoid statements that could come back to haunt them in court. Not Mark Geragos. The day his client, former Poway defense contractor Brent Wilkes, pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the Randy âDukeâ Cunningham congressional bribery scandal, Geragos’ office released an emotional statement by Wilkes declaring innocence and predicting vindication. Wilkes lambasted prosecutors for political motivations and media leaks. He lamented the impact of the sensational allegations on his children. Essentially, he went from a name in the news to a real person with feelings.” (San Diego Union-Tribune)
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