Historical Events tagged with "oliver north"

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Crime & Law

Oliver North Sentenced in Iran-Contra Affair

July 5th, 1989 35 years ago

Oliver North was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gerhard A. Gesell for his role in the Iran-Contra affair. The sentence included a three-year suspended prison term, two years of probation, a fine of $150,000, and 1,200 hours of community service. North, a National Security Council aide, became a central figure in the controversial operation that involved secret U.S. arms sales to Iran to fund Nicaraguan Contra rebels. His convictions were later overturned, adding to the complexities of the case.

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Politics & Government

Oliver North Convicted in Iran–Contra Affair

May 4th, 1989 35 years ago

Oliver North, a former aide in the Reagan administration, was convicted of three crimes in connection with the Iran–Contra affair but acquitted of nine other charges. This political scandal involved the secret sale of arms to Iran and the diversion of proceeds to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua, bypassing Congress. North's trial highlighted issues of executive power and accountability, drawing considerable public and media attention throughout the legal proceedings.

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Politics & Government

Congressional Hearings on Iran-Contra Affair

May 5th, 1987 37 years ago

The Congressional televised hearings on the Iran–Contra affair began in 1987, shedding light on the controversial covert operations undertaken by the Reagan administration. Key figures, including former National Security Advisor John Poindexter and Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North, were called to testify before the Senate Committee. This pivotal moment drew significant public attention and scrutiny, revealing how arms sales to Iran funded Contra rebels in Nicaragua, circumventing Congressional restrictions. The hearings lasted several weeks, transmitting live coverage, making it one of the most-watched events of its kind in American history.

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