EPISODE 92: "Blondes, Booze, and Bribes": The Life and Crimes of US Congressman John Jenrette

from Carolina Crimes · host Matt Hiers and Danielle Myers

In honor of Election Day this week, we visit the rise and fall of Rep. John Jenrette. As a charismatic congressman, he had mass appeal, but his quest for fame and fortune eventually ended his wild ride in Washington.Get your Carolina Crimes gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Visit us on Social Media:Facebook: Carolina Crimes PodcastTwitter: @SCcrimespod Sources:Capitol Steps and Missteps: The Wild, Improbable Ride of Congressman John Jenrette By: Jon F. Clark and Cookie Miller VanSiceOrder here: https://www.amazon.com/Capitol-Steps-Missteps-Improbable-Congressman-ebook/dp/B074QNN4T4https://www.thecolumbiastar.com/articles/part-vi-work-marriage-and-moving-on-the-columbia-years-excerpts-from-capitol-steps-the-rise-fall-and-redemption-of-congressman-jenrette/https://www.thecolumbiastar.com/articles/part-ii-travels-with-alex/https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/ex-congressional-aides-take-a-new-look-at-john-jenrette-and-his-rollicking-career/article_19531e68-8f35-11e7-a028-8be5c632ea4c.htmlhttps://amp.thestate.com/news/local/article166755482.html

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