The allegations date back to the 1980s , when Nigeria was Halliburton 's attorney . The $ 35 million settlement includes Smith 's legal fees and expenses . Cheney , who was Halliburton 's CEO in the 1990s , and nine others were charged with conspiracy and `` distribution of gratification to public officials '' in a long-running case involving the company and its Kellogg , Brown and Root subsidiary . Halliburton was accused of seeking up to $ 1 million in damages .
The allegations date back to the 1980s , when Nigeria was Halliburton 's attorney . The $ 35 million settlement includes Smith 's legal fees and expenses . Halliburton was accused of seeking up to $ 1 million in damages .