The allegations date back to the 1990s , when Cheney was Halliburton 's CEO . He is accused of using his position as a lobbyist for Halliburton, and then later in government, to help secure lucrative contracts with the company that he had helped run before becoming vice president. Halliburton was accused of paying up to $ 180 million in bribes .
The allegations date back to the 1990s , when Cheney was Halliburton 's CEO . The $ 35 million settlement includes Nigeria 's legal fees and expenses . Halliburton was accused of paying up to $ 180 million in bribes .