 Sources say the FBI is investigating whether a defense contractor provided prostitutes, limos and hotel suites to a lawmaker who has been convicted of bribery. One federal official said investigators have contacted Washington-area escort services, two hotels and a limousine company in recent weeks. The allegations against defense contractor Brent Wilkes were raised by another defense contractor, Mitchell Wade. Wade has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the bribery conspiracy involving former Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham. Wade is cooperating with investigators as part of his plea agreement. The sources say he has told the investigators that Wilkes secured prostitutes, limousines and suites at two Washington hotels for Cunningham. ...
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