Abscam
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Abscam
Ab(dul Enterprises Ltd.) + scam, from the name of the business used as a front by the FBI
Example Sentences
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Former U.S. congressman was convicted in the Abscam bribery scandal in the late 1970s.
From Seattle Times
People in my state certainly remember the case of Sen. Harrison Williams, a four-term New Jersey Democrat convicted in 1981 on nine counts of bribery for his role in the Abscam scandal.
From Salon
John Jenrette, 86, a colorful member of Congress who was convicted in the Abscam bribery scandal in the late 1970s, died March 17, according to his obituary from Goldfinch Funeral Home in Conway, South Carolina.
From Seattle Times
Lawyers for Mr. Jenrette and other politicians ensnared in the Abscam sting argued that they were victims of government entrapment.
From Washington Post
He was never charged with wrongdoing in those inquiries, and he remained popular back home even after his Abscam indictment, winning a primary runoff election less than two weeks after he was charged with bribery and conspiracy.
From Washington Post
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