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1970s–1980s FBI sting operation
Abscam, sometimes written ABSCAM, was a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sting operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s that led to the convictions
Abscam
2013 film directed by David O. Russell
It was written by Eric Warren Singer and Russell and inspired by the FBI Abscam operation of the late 1970s and early 1980s. It stars Christian Bale and
American_Hustle
American politician (born 1943)
to 1980. A member of the Democratic Party, Myers became involved in the Abscam scandal during his tenure in Congress and was expelled from the House after
Michael Myers (Pennsylvania politician)
Michael_Myers_(Pennsylvania_politician)
American politician (1919–2001)
Act of 1964. In 1981, Williams was convicted of accepting bribes in the Abscam scandal. He resigned from the Senate in 1982 before a planned vote on his
Harrison_A._Williams
American politician (1918–1989)
1980. He is one of seven federal politicians who were convicted in the Abscam case in 1980. As a result, he resigned from Congress and served two years
Frank_Thompson
American politician (1936–2023)
December 1980, when he was convicted of accepting a bribe in the FBI's Abscam sting operation, and served more than a year in prison. Jenrette was born
John_Jenrette
American actress and producer (born 1990)
Christian Bale). Inspired by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Abscam sting operation, the film is set against the backdrop of political corruption
Jennifer_Lawrence
American lawyer
Department of Justice, including as an investigator and prosecutor in the Abscam case, before working as a criminal defense lawyer representing high-profile
Thomas_Puccio
English con artist and socialite (born 1942)
(born 5 November 1942) is an English woman known for her involvement in the Abscam sting operation of the 1970s, with her then-husband Mel Weinberg. A character
Evelyn_Knight
American politician (1928–2013)
New Jersey, and in the New Jersey Senate before being indicted during Abscam. Angelo Joseph Errichetti grew up in poverty in Camden, the sixth of seven
Angelo_Errichetti
American actor and filmmaker (born 1975)
O. Russell's crime comedy-drama American Hustle. Inspired by the FBI's Abscam sting operation, the film is set against the backdrop of political corruption
Bradley_Cooper
American politician (1923–2012)
to aid an Arab sheikh from an undercover FBI agent acting as part of the Abscam sting operation, though Maressa claimed that he had accepted the $10,000
Joseph_A._Maressa
American actress (born 1974)
Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, and Jennifer Lawrence. Inspired by the 1970s Abscam scandal, the film featured her as a seductive con artist, though she played
Amy_Adams
American politician (1924–2005)
a Republican congressman, he was convicted of taking bribes in the 1980 Abscam scandal. Kelly was born July 31, 1924, in Atlanta, Georgia, and his mother
Richard Kelly (Florida politician)
Richard_Kelly_(Florida_politician)
American politician (1938–2008)
district from 1977 to 1981. He was convicted of taking bribes in the 1980 Abscam scandal. Lederer was born in Philadelphia on May 19, 1938, where he attended
Raymond_Lederer
In video gaming, Pac-Man clones are unauthorized versions of Namco's popular maze chase arcade video game Pac-Man or games that wholesale borrow the design
List_of_Pac-Man_clones
American actor (born 1971)
David O. Russell's American Hustle (2013), based on the controversial FBI ABSCAM operation of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The film, with Christian Bale
Jeremy_Renner
well-known developer John McShain. In 1980, the hotel was the site of the FBI's Abscam sting operation, which exposed corruption in government. Federal agents
Barclay_Hotel_(Philadelphia)
American politician (born 1942)
state senator Neal Tapio. During a sting operation conduced as part of the Abscam investigations in 1980, Pressler refused to take a bribe from undercover
Larry_Pressler
granted Kelly's motion to dismiss the indictment on the grounds that the Abscam investigation was unconstitutional entrapment. The D.C. Circuit reversed
List of United States federal officials convicted of corruption offenses
List_of_United_States_federal_officials_convicted_of_corruption_offenses
Most serious disciplinary action that can be taken against a Member
Raymond F. Lederer, Democrat of Pennsylvania, was the only member of the Abscam scandal to win re-election. However he resigned due to "personal legal problems"
Expulsion from the United States Congress
Expulsion_from_the_United_States_Congress
American con artist and Abscam informant (1924–2018)
involvement in a sting operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s known as Abscam. At the time of the scandal, he was a convict hired by the Federal Bureau
Mel_Weinberg
American actress, journalist and executive (born 1949)
September 10, 1976, she married freshman Democratic whip John Jenrette (of ABSCAM notoriety) of South Carolina, 18 months after meeting him on Capitol Hill
Rita_Jenrette
American law enforcement officer (1913–2008)
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Mark_Felt
periods of widespread retirements from City Council, such as during the ABSCAM scandal of the 1980s, or the DROP controversy on the early 2010s. List of
List of members of Philadelphia City Council since 1952
List_of_members_of_Philadelphia_City_Council_since_1952
American FBI agent (1936–2016)
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who created the Abscam sting operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Abscam led to the arrest and conviction of several
John_F._Good
U.S. federal law enforcement agency
hearings were held to examine FBI undercover operations in the wake of the Abscam controversy, which had allegations of entrapment of elected officials. As
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation
NJ Transit and Amtrak station
arrested in a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) scandal known as Abscam. As part of Abscam, Williams helped get himself 17% of stock in a mine in Piney River
Metropark_station
American mobster (1926–1994)
Ruggiero read a Time magazine containing an article about the infamous Abscam scandal and detailing how FBI agents posed as rich Arab businessmen to catch
Lefty_Ruggiero
Times. "Raymond Lederer, Abscam Figure, Is Dead at 70". The New York Times. AP. December 3, 2008. "Around The Nation: Abscam Convicts Told To Go to Prison
List of American federal politicians convicted of crimes
List_of_American_federal_politicians_convicted_of_crimes
American FBI agent (born 1939)
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Joseph_D._Pistone
Former U.S. Army officer and FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) sniper
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Lon_Horiuchi
Series of covert and illegal projects by the FBI
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
COINTELPRO
Private, catholic, college prep school in Bronx, New York, United States
League John F. Good (1936–2016; class of 1954), FBI agent who created the Abscam sting operation Louis Gigante, Roman Catholic priest, South Bronx civic
Cardinal_Hayes_High_School
American comedian and actor (1949–1982)
day. Up to his death, Belushi was pursuing movie projects, including an ABSCAM-related caper called Moon Over Miami, to be directed by Louis Malle; and
John_Belushi
American politician
to you for your birthday." The scandal would later come to be known as "Abscam" (short for Arab Scam), and would take-down five Congressman, including
George_X._Schwartz
Deadly gun battle between FBI agents and criminals
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
1986_FBI_Miami_shootout
re-elected to a second term after famously declining to take bribes during the Abscam Scandal. George V. Cunningham, former aide to Sen. George McGovern Dean
1984 United States Senate election in South Dakota
1984_United_States_Senate_election_in_South_Dakota
2011 film by Clint Eastwood
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
J._Edgar
American politician (1926–2015)
17th (1973–1981) districts. He was convicted of taking bribes in the 1980 Abscam scandal. He is the last Democrat to represent Staten Island in the House
John M. Murphy (New York politician)
John_M._Murphy_(New_York_politician)
powerbroker in corruption charges in 2024. Errichetti first got wrapped in the Abscam when he accepted a bribe to help obtain gambling licenses in Atlantic City
Political corruption in Camden, New Jersey
Political_corruption_in_Camden,_New_Jersey
American politician
Greenhouse, Linda (June 1, 1983). "Court Bars Abscam Appeals". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Nation: ABSCAM: Guilty". Time. Sep 8, 1980. Archived from the
Louis_Johanson
FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
J._Edgar_Hoover_Building
Abduction and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. (1932)
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Lindbergh_kidnapping
Acting Director of the FBI from June 25, 2001 to Sept. 4, 2001 (born 1950)
office, where he worked in an undercover capacity on the case code-named "ABSCAM." In July 1980, Pickard was promoted to FBI Headquarters, serving in the
Thomas_J._Pickard
Pseudonym given to the informant Mark Felt
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Deep_Throat_(Watergate)
1981 studio album by Prince
of previous albums and adds treatises on religion, work, nuclear war and Abscam." Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic remarked that it "continues in the
Controversy_(Prince_album)
American criminal defense lawyer
including New Jersey state senator Angelo Errichetti (convicted in the Abscam case), boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and "Dr. X" physician Mario Jascalevich
Raymond_A._Brown
Election candidate of a party with little support
1978 and 1980, won the latter contest after Thompson was embroiled in the Abscam scandal. Another example is Michael Patrick Flanagan, a little-known Republican
Paper_candidate
Low-security prison in Pennsylvania, US
construction. These inmates included a US Representative involved in the ABSCAM scandal.[who?] [citation needed] By December 2020, nearly 75% of the 856
Federal Correctional Institution, Loretto
Federal_Correctional_Institution,_Loretto
Calendar year
In the United States, it is dubbed "Spain's own Tehran". February 2 – Abscam: FBI personnel target members of the Congress of the United States in a
1980
American lawyer (1929–2019)
worked with Oliver North. Defense of Congressman Michael "Ozzy" Myers, ABSCAM scandal. Co-representation, with Jacob Stein, of Monica Lewinsky, associate
Plato_Cacheris
2023 FBI intelligence controversy
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
FBI_Richmond_Catholic_memo
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, US
Orange, must be submitted to the jury." Sullivan, Joseph F. "Jersey Man in Abscam Case Is Experienced With Inquiries; Conspiracy Charges Dismissed Two Other
West_Orange,_New_Jersey
Corrupt solicitation, acceptance, or transfer of value in exchange for official action
South Carolina's 6th district, convicted of accepting a bribe in the FBI's Abscam operation. Ralph Lauren, clothing retailer, was found guilty of making illegal
Bribery
Specialized tactical teams of the U.S. FBI
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
FBI Special Weapons and Tactics Teams
FBI_Special_Weapons_and_Tactics_Teams
Statistics about crime activity in the city of Philadelphia
destruction of 65 homes along with 11 deaths in Cobb's Creek neighborhood. Abscam – Several Philadelphia/Delaware valley politicians taken down in FBI investigation
Crime_in_Philadelphia
Machine, December 3, 2008, "Raymond Lederer, Abscam Figure, Is Dead at 70" by the Associated Press ""Abscam conspirator begins prison term", The New York
List of federal political scandals in the United States
List_of_federal_political_scandals_in_the_United_States
American government official (1924–2005)
(January 27, 1981). "Ex-Rep. Kelly, 2 Others Guilty In Abscam Trial; Ex-Rep. Kelly Convicted In Abscam Bribery Trial". The Washington Post. p. A1. "Child
David_W._K._Peacock_Jr.
the campaign, the Senator was convicted for bribery as part of the 1981 Abscam scandal before his term ended. He resigned from office before a scheduled
1976 United States Senate election in New Jersey
1976_United_States_Senate_election_in_New_Jersey
American politician
get the project approved. The scandal would later come to be known as "Abscam" (short for Arab Scam), and would take-down five Congressman, including
Harry_Jannotti
American FBI agent
American FBI agent. He was perhaps best known for masterminding in the Abscam sting operation. Welch was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He attended North
Neil_Welch
Senior United States government position
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Deputy_Director_of_the_Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation
Village in New York, United States
Dillon Show podcast. John F. Good (1936–2016), FBI agent who created the Abscam sting operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Raymond Kelly (born 1941)
Island_Park,_New_York
Elite tactical unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Hostage_Rescue_Team
American politician and attorney (born 1940)
result of Harrison A. Williams's resignation for his involvement in the Abscam sting operation. On December 23, 1982, Leahy voted for a five-cent per gallon
Patrick_Leahy
Retrieved August 28, 2024. Roebuck, Jeremy (September 27, 2022). "Former Abscam Congressman 'Ozzie' Myers is headed back to federal prison". The Philadelphia
Electoral fraud in the United States
Electoral_fraud_in_the_United_States
American prosecutor (1912–2004)
restore faith in government institutions. The very day he took office, the Abscam affair was leaked. While Cox personally deplored the leak, he immediately
Archibald_Cox
American attorney and statesman (1924–2012)
surrounding Democratic Senator Harrison A. Williams' taking bribes in the Abscam sting operation, Inouye delivered a closing defense argument stating the
Daniel_Inouye
American lawyer
People's Republic of China. He represented John Jenrette in the wake of the ABSCAM investigation. In the 1990s, Kohlman represented Conley D. Wolfswinkel as
Gary_Kohlman
Division within the US Federal Bureau of Investigation
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Behavioral_Science_Unit
Head of the agency
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Director_of_the_Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation
American attorney and politician (1931–2023)
Senator" for protesting to the Federal Bureau of Investigation after the Abscam operation. He died at home in Sioux Falls on February 24, 2023, on his 92nd
James_Abourezk
Clandestine Western military operations during the Cold War
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Operation_Gladio
American politician (born 1930)
Harrison A. Williams, following a planned expulsion vote in the wake of the Abscam. Williams delayed his resignation for ten months following his conviction
Nicholas_F._Brady
American filmmaker (born 1958)
Russell's next project was American Hustle (2013), a comedy based on the ABSCAM scandal of the 1970s. The film's plot revolved around skilled con artists
David_O._Russell
December 5, 1980 (1980-12-05) Sketches include "Bruce Mahler's Pirate Song," "Abscam Camera," "Hamlet the Daredevil (a.k.a. Dick The Play Actor)," "Friday Edition
List_of_Fridays_episodes
American policeman, FBI agent, and marksman
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Jacob_Aldolphus_Bryce
Month of 1980
move came after surveillance showed him accepting a $50,000 bribe in the Abscam operation. The videotape also showed Myers telling the offerer of the bribe
October_1980
American politician (1917–2010)
Senate's consideration of whether to expel him for his involvement in the Abscam case, Byrd and Majority Leader Baker informed Williams that he could have
Robert_Byrd
American trial lawyer (1929–2010)
1980s, Neal returned to federal service as a special investigator of the Abscam and Iran-Contra scandals. In 1985, Fortune magazine named Neal one of the
James_F._Neal
American politician (1925–2015)
oversaw the committee's investigation of a corruption scandal known as Abscam in 1979–80, which eventually led to convictions of one senator and six House
Louis_Stokes
FBI negotiator unit
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
FBI_Crisis_Negotiation_Unit
City in Union County, New Jersey, US
Harrison A. Williams (1919–2001), U.S. Senator who resigned following the Abscam scandal Jay Williams (born 1981), former professional basketball player
Plainfield,_New_Jersey
American law enforcement officer (1900–1975)
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Clyde_Tolson
Six years after the introduction of Title IX American Hustle 2013 1978 Abscam operation The Godfather: Part III 1990 1979 Aging Mafia Don Michael Corleone
List of historical films set in Near Eastern and Western civilization
List_of_historical_films_set_in_Near_Eastern_and_Western_civilization
Unit of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
Behavioral_Analysis_Unit
Hamlet and census-designated place in New York, United States
including Thomson Reuters and Paramount Media Networks. New York (state) portal Abscam Hauppauge Computer Works "United States Census Bureau". data.census.gov
Hauppauge,_New_York
office; however, his campaign was severely damaged by his implication in the Abscam scandal and indictment on bribery charges. Republican Chris Smith, who had
1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
1980_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_New_Jersey
contestant, 2021 Manhattan district attorney candidate Thomas Puccio, '69, Abscam prosecutor and defense attorney for Claus von Bülow Andrew Ruotolo '78,
List of Fordham University School of Law alumni
List_of_Fordham_University_School_of_Law_alumni
Democratic 1st November 2, 1976 – October 2, 1980 Expelled as a result of the Abscam scandal. Charles Naylor Whig 3rd June 29, 1837 – March 4, 1841 First elected
List of United States representatives from Pennsylvania
List_of_United_States_representatives_from_Pennsylvania
American politician (1933–2010)
help protect Representative John Murtha from investigations during the Abscam scandal. In return for Wilson's appointment to this committee, O'Neill awarded
Charlie Wilson (Texas politician)
Charlie_Wilson_(Texas_politician)
top officials of the Nixon Administration, special investigator of the Abscam and Iran-contra scandals John Randolph Neal Jr. (LL.B 1896) – attorney,
List of Vanderbilt University people
List_of_Vanderbilt_University_people
Forensic laboratory of the FBI in Virginia, US
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
FBI_Laboratory
American lawyer (1925–2016)
States House of Representatives Ethics Committee in the 1980s involving the Abscam investigation. Prettyman died in a hospital in Washington, D.C. from a respiratory
E._Barrett_Prettyman_Jr.
Topics referred to by the same term
and company director John F. Good (1936–2016), FBI agent who created the Abscam sting operation John G. Good (born 1926), Pennsylvania politician John Jay
John_Good
Academy located in Quantico, Virginia
Director Associate Deputy Director Special agent Methods and activities Abscam Bridgman Convention COINTELPRO FBI method of profiling Rod Blagojevich corruption
FBI_Academy
2019. Paddock, Richard C.; Ostrow, Ronald J. (September 15, 1988). "FBI Abscam Veterans Took Part in Capitol Sting Called 'Brispec'". Los Angeles Times
BRISPEC_sting_operation
American politician (born 1937)
but Williams would later be convicted of bribery and conspiracy in the Abscam scandal. He was selected by State Senator Raymond Bateman, then the Republican
David_A._Norcross
British lawyer and socialite (1926–2019)
Puccio, Claus von Bülow's chief trial lawyer for the second trial. Former Abscam prosecutor Masters, Brooke A. Spoiling for a Fight: The Rise of Eliot Spitzer
Claus_von_Bülow
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