The Congressman Made Drug Admission — but the Speaker Could Decide His Future
The congressman made drug admission — but the speaker could decide his future
Trey Radel, R-Florida, has taken a leave of absence after pleading guilty to misdemeanor cocaine possession. Boehner … Chris Lee, R-New York, was caught soliciting women with shirtless selfies on Craigslist in 2011, the watchdog group Citizens for …
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Florida Congressman charged with cocaine possession
Radel appears to be the first sitting member of Congress charged with a drug offence since then-Rep. Frederick Richmond of New York was convicted in 1982 on charges of tax evasion and drug possession. A spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner …
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Fla. congressman charged with cocaine possession
Henry "Trey" Radel has been charged with cocaine possession after what a federal law enforcement official described Tuesday as a "buy and bust" operation. In a statement expressing regret, the 37-year-old Republican freshman lawmaker said he struggles …
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