Oliver North: The Iran-Contra Colonel

The face of a secret war, he claimed he was a patriot following orders during one of the 80s’ biggest scandals.

• The Scandal (1986): Central to the plan of selling arms to Iran to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua, which was illegal.
• The Testimony: Famous for testifying in his military uniform and admitting to shredding government documents.
• The Outcome: Originally convicted on three felony counts, but the convictions were later vacated on technicalities regarding his immunity.