J. Parnell Thomas, chair of the U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee during the 1940’s who sent people to prison and ruined many careers, was sent to prison himself for this offense.
- Fraud
- Perjury
- Smuggling
- Treason
J. Parnell Thomas, chair of the U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee during the 1940’s who sent people to prison and ruined many careers, was sent to prison himself for this offense.
Fraud. Thomas padded his payroll. He placed several persons on his payroll who never worked. He funneled their salaries into his own bank account. He was convicted in 1950 and resigned his House seat having been elected eight times.
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