Philip Bloom, a U.S. businessman, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, bribery and money laundering in connection with a bid-rigging probe of Iraq reconstruction contracts.That Will TEACH the Draft Dodging God Hating America Bashers that there is nothing more repugnant in the Eye Of God than to be caught engaging in Criminal Crimes in a Criminal Manner!!!
The Justice Department unsealed the plea agreement today in federal court in Washington. Bloom admitted paying a former comptroller for the disbanded Coalition Provisional Authority and other officials more than $2 million in money and gifts to win $8.6 million in contracts.
Bloom faces up to 40 years in prison and a $750,000 fine. Under the terms of the plea agreement, he also must pay $3.6 million in restitution and forfeit $3.6 million in assets to the U.S., the Justice Department said.
[ cf Bloomberg: U.S. Contractor Bloom Pleads Guilty in Iraq Bribery, Fraud Case ]
If all you can offer is a mere 25% of the Value of the Contract that you want to get - you Shall Be PUNISHED for your lack of Faith in the New And Improved New World Order of Moral Purity And Total Fielty to the Great Leader!!!
All Hail Fearless Leader For Keeping Us Safe From The Evil Iranian Flying Saucers!!!