Florida: House Member Apologizes for Cocaine Use
Florida: House Member Apologizes for Cocaine Use
House aides say a Florida congressman who pleaded guilty to cocaine possession has apologized to his Republican colleagues. The congressman, Representative Trey Radel, was emotional as he spoke briefly during a closed-door meeting of House …
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Florida man among 8 whose harsh crack cocaine sentences commuted by Obama
Critics say crack cocaine laws in particular were starkly unfair, citing a 100-to-1 sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses: For example, a person possessing 500 grams of powder cocaine was subject to the same mandatory prison …
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Florida Congressman Will Not Resign After DC Coke Bust
MIAMI — A month after pleading guilty to cocaine-possession charges, Republican Rep. Trey Radel of Florida refused to resign Thursday, saying he wants to “rebuild the trust” of voters. At a news conference held the same day he left a drug and alcohol …
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