A Brief History of Indicted Senators

Congressman Ted Stevens of Alaska became the 11th Senator in the nation's history to be indicted on criminal charges. TIME looks back at the previously accused and their crimes

Charles Dietrich

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Years in Senate: 1901-05
Party: Republican
State: Nebraska

Appointed to fill a vacancy, Dietrich was charged in 1903 with taking a bribe in exchange for the procurement of a postmaster's position, as well as entering into a government contract while serving in the Senate. He was acquitted less than two weeks later, found innocent by the Senate, and finished his term without seeking re-election.

James Downie and Baird Kellogg

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