AKA John Michael Murphy Born:3-Aug-1926
Birthplace:Staten Island, NY
Died:25-May-2015
Location of death:Staten Island, NY
Cause of death: unspecified
Gender: Male
Religion:Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman snagged in ABSCAM Military service: US Army (1944-56) "I didn't take any actions on behalf of anyone. I merely met with some people who portrayed themselves in a certain light." Brother: Charles Murphy
Brother: Frank Murphy
Sister: Rose McBrien
Wife: (five daughters, two sons)
Daughter: Amanda Murphy
Daughter: Dierdre Murphy
Daughter: Emily Hynes
Daughter: Elizabeth Murphy
Daughter: Eve Reid
Son: John M. Murphy, Jr.
Son: Mark Murphy
High School: La Salle Military Academy, Oakdale, NY
University:Amherst College
University:US Military Academy, West Point (1950)
US Congressman, New York 17th (1973-81)
US Congressman, New York 16th (1963-73)
American Legion
Knights of Columbus
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Distinguished Service Cross
Bronze Star with "V" device and oak leaf cluster
Conflict of Interest Convicted 3-Dec-1980
Conspiracy Convicted 3-Dec-1980
Abscam Scandal
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