7. William Jefferson

The former Democratic congressman had already been forced out of office at the start of 2009, so with less to lose than a sitting politician, he didn’t quite make the top tier of this list. But 2009 sealed Jefferson’s fate as a corruption politician. Jefferson, who formerly represented Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District, was convicted on corruption charges in April, and will be forever known as the congressman who hid cash in his freezer. Next — 6. Chris Dodd Link: 7. William Jefferson

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Louisiana man charged in Mississippi repair scam Examiner.com Helmes is charged with felony home repair fraud in connection with allegedly failing to complete or even begin repair work for which he was paid. … Read this article: Louisiana man charged in Mississippi repair scam – Examiner.com

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