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North’s Iran-Contra Testimony Fallout | Salt Lake City News
In a fiery July 1987 congressional showdown, Lt. Col. Oliver North stunned lawmakers with six days of testimony during the Iran-Contra hearings, admitting to deception while calling Nicaraguan rebels “freedom fighters”—a phrase that ignited national debate. The fallout was swift: he faced 16 felony charges, was convicted on three, and received a suspended sentence—setting the stage for one of the most controversial political scandals of the 20th century. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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