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He faces a maximum of 180 days in jail, as well as a fine of up to $1,000. Several sources with direct knowledge say it was the FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration who were involved in the charges.
Radel has missed all four votes in the House this week.
Radel, in a statement released by his office, made no mention of resigning from the House. He said he struggles “with the disease of alcoholism, and this led to an extremely irresponsible choice. As the father of a young son and a husband to a loving wife, I need to get help so I can be a better man for both of them.”
A spokesman for Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said, “Members of Congress should be held to the highest standards, and the alleged crime will be handled by the courts. Beyond that, this is between Rep. Radel, his family, and his constituents.”
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Read more: [url]http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/trey-radel-cocaine-possession-100075.html#ixzz2lD37ERuO[/url]
So THATS where all these good ideas are coming from out of the GOP.
[QUOTE=shian;42925927]As the father of a young son and a husband to a loving wife, I need to get help so I can be a better man for both of them.”[/QUOTE]
yeah what about as a MOTHERFUCKING REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COUNTRY
Fuck you asshole rot in jail
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Like I don't even give a shit that he did cocaine but the fact that he isn't even acknowledging the fact that he's part of the group of people who decide the fucking laws and he's breaking them
I won't be surprised if he just gets a slap on the wrist
It's nice to see a [I]'Holier than thou'[/I] type get hung out to dry.
Oh god, this reminds me of JonTron's "Sonic Team" videos
Where's mandatory maximum sentences for congressional members?
its like house of cards is turning into real life
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i wonder when kevin spacey will kill him
[QUOTE=dbk21894;42926107]its like house of cards is turning into real life
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i wonder when kevin spacey will kill him[/QUOTE]
fuck you i came here to make that joke
[QUOTE=Reshy;42926097]Where's mandatory maximum sentences for congressional members?[/QUOTE]
Mandatory minimums* are the controversial ones
It's like America got jealous of Canada hogging the spotlight. :v:
Didn't this guy vote to require drug testing for welfare recipients?
Max of 180 days in jail?
Isn't this a normally a potential life sentence, or at least quite a few years?
[QUOTE=JgcxCub;42926276]Max of 180 days in jail?
Isn't this a normally a potential life sentence, or at least quite a few years?[/QUOTE]
If it's a large amount yeah, not that it really makes much sense
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[QUOTE=JgcxCub;42926276]Max of 180 days in jail?
Isn't this a normally a potential life sentence, or at least quite a few years?[/QUOTE]
Rules are for poor people.
Ah so he gets less than a year in jail while everyone else gets years. Okay.
Eat shit.
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