Defrauding America: Encyclopedia of Secret Operations by the CIA, DEA, and Other Covert Agencies, Vol. One (Book # 2 of 30 in Defrauding America series.)

by Rodney Stich

Claire George was indicted and found guilty on December 9, 1992, of making false statements and perjury before Congress. Elliott Abrams was indicted and pled guilty on October 7, 1991, to withholding information from Congress. Alan Fiers, Jr., pleaded guilty on July 9, 1991, to withholding information from Congress. Robert McFarlane was indicted and pled guilty on March 11, 1988, to withholding information from Congress. Thomas Clines was charged and found guilty on September 18, 1990, of tax-related crimes and sent to prison. Richard Secord was charged and pled guilty on November 8, 1989, to making false statements to Congress. Albert Hakim was charged and pled guilty on November 21, 1989, to supplementing the salary of Oliver North. Carl Channell pled guilty on April 29, 1987, to conspiracy to defraud the United States. Richard Miller pled guilty on May 8, 1987, to conspiracy to defraud the United States. John Poindexter was found guilty on April 7, 1990, of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and making false statements to Congress. Joseph Fernandez was charged but the case dismissed on November 24, 1989, after the CIA refused to turn over documents relevant to his defense.