"At a minimum they all should have any pension and benefits removed."
This. I think we've missed this up to now. If a federal criminal can be punished for a crime and yet retain his generous federal retirement, something is wrong. Too many of these people just fade into the background and just go enjoy their retirement somewhere away from the fray. TAKE IT AWAY FROM THEM.
"At a minimum they all should have any pension and benefits removed."
This. I think we've missed this up to now. If a federal criminal can be punished for a crime and yet retain his generous federal retirement, something is wrong. Too many of these people just fade into the background and just go enjoy their retirement somewhere away from the fray. TAKE IT AWAY FROM THEM.