Episode 4: Beam Me Up, Mr. Speaker

Hillary and Tina cover former Minnesota US House Representative Cornelia “Coya” Knutson and former Ohio US House Representative James “Jimbo” Traficant.

Tina’s Story:
In 1985, former Mahoning Valley Sheriff, James Traficant began his 17 career as Ohio's 17th District US House Representative. But, in 2002, the colorful Mahoning Valley congressman finally had to account for a lifetime of corrupt, crooked, and criminal behavior.

Hillary's Story
In 1950, Cornelia “Coya” Knutson ran for and won a Minnesota House Seat and later became the first female US House Representative for the state. But, when she refused to endorse her party’s presidential primary nominee, political leaders expose a secret from her past in an attempt to smear her name tarnish her reputation.

Sources:
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Youngstown, Oh
RICO

The New Republic
Crimetown, USA--David Grann

Showbiz Cheatsheet
“Surprising Things You Never Knew about the House of Representatives”--Rachel Diaz

Independent
“James Traficant: Maverick politician who became only the second person to be thrown out of Congress since the American Civil War”--Matt Schudel

NPR
"Ex-Rep. James Traficant Dies at 73"--on Morning Edition

Forbes
“James Traficant Jr. And The Taxpayer's Burden”--Peter Reilly

Law Resource
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Document

Morning Journal
“James Traficant cause of death was asphyxia, coroner says”--AP

Congressional Research Service
“ Status of a Senator Who Has Been Indicted for or Convicted of a Felony”--Jack Maskell

Downfall Dictionary
“Jim Traficant Beamed Out”--Dirk Langeveld

CNN
“Traficant guilty of bribery, racketeering”

United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
United States vs. Traficant--02-3864