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Bob Ney Pleads Guilty, Will Resign
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ABC'S Jason Ryan Reports:
Disgraced Congressman Bob Ney (R-OH) pleaded guilty before Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle this morning to federal conspiracy and false statement charges.
When asked by the judge how he wished to plead, Ney, flanked by his two attorneys said, "I plead guilty your honor."
It took Judge Huvelle 9 minutes to read through all of the corrupt activites Ney engaged in from 2000 through 2004. She read to him from a signed factual proffer which covered his dealings with Jack Abramoff and others. This ranged from accepting lavish golf trips to Scotland and outings to New Orleans and Lake George, to accepting thousands of dollars of meals and drinks at Abramoff's restaurant, Signatures.
Ney also accepted campaign contributions from Abramoff and tickets to Washington DC sporting events. He also inserted comments into the Congressional Record for Abramoff's associates who were also involved in the conspiracy.
Ney's corruption spanned beyond the Abramoff deals and also involved cash payments from a Syrian Businessman who bankrolled two gambling trips to London in 2003. The businessman was seeking to sell US aircraft and aircraft parts to Iran.
After receiving gambling chips and pocketing almost $47,000 from the trip.
Ney contacted the State Department to enquire about doing business in Iran for the businessman and getting the businessman a US visa.
In a paper statement released after the hearing Ney said, "While I have tried my best during my 12 years in Congress to serve the country in bipartisan ways, I have made mistakes of judgement...I allowed myself get too comfortable with the way things have been done in Washington for too long."
Ney's statement also mentions his recent treatment for alcohol abuse. "I have more work to do to deal with my alcohol dependency."
Ney's attorney Mark Tuohey said Ney would be resigning from Congress in a matter of weeks.
Read the Republican Leadership Joint Statement
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Made a mistake? Last i heard a mistake was the result of an uniformed decision-a decision which was made without potential repercussions being know. I have to believe that the potential result of accepting bribes while in public office was know to Mr. Ney. How about owning up to a bad decision and hoping to get away with a con?
Of course-as most public officials who get caught typically do-there is always a dependency to fall back on. Normal response for a lawmaker, athlete, entertainer...
Posted by: brad | Oct 13, 2006 12:36:00 PM
People like Ney and Foley give alchoholics a bad name.
Posted by: r m h | Oct 13, 2006 12:39:58 PM
It's comforting to know that should behave unethically, try to lure under age pages or spout hatred about any race or religious group, I can check myself into rehab and blame my reprehensible behavior on the bottle. what has happened to personal responsibility and do they think we're all stupid enough to buy the argument "the booze made me do it." I'm so tired of hearing it.
Posted by: Lynn | Oct 13, 2006 12:49:15 PM
While Dems are no angels, remember that Republicans control the Congress, the Senate and the White House. After No WMDs, Iraq, Katrina, Tom Delay, Mark Foley, port security contract to Saudis, etc, if this doesn't nail the GOP in the mid-term, then God help this nation.
Posted by: Kash | Oct 13, 2006 12:55:04 PM
Another case of a FAT-CAT, PASTY-FACED BEUROCRAT abusing his position and trust of the people. I hope the judge throws the book at him.
Posted by: George | Oct 13, 2006 1:11:53 PM
Another day, another corrupt Republican sentenced for his crimes.
Posted by: KimG | Oct 13, 2006 1:52:22 PM
Every time a Politician or Actor gets in trouble the say they have a alcohol or substance abuse problem. This is a Lifestyle problem and not a dependency problem. X-Represenative Ney is a "Dirtbag" he should go to a Real Prison, not a Country Club Prison, in addition he should not be allowed to draw his Congressional Pension since this was a Felony Conviction, as I believe it is.
Posted by: Charles M. Lakey, Jr. | Oct 13, 2006 2:30:07 PM
The way the Republicans are going they will loose congress without an election.
Posted by: Steve | Oct 13, 2006 3:31:01 PM
What kills me about this story is the following:
'Several officials have said the reason why Ney's not resigning today is that he's financially strapped and needs his $165,200 annual paycheck and benefits as long as he can continue to receive them.'
Yeah, sure, we taxpayers don't mind you hanging out for a while so you can leech more of our money! The arrogance of these people - even after admitting their guilt - is astonishing.
Posted by: pakaal | Oct 13, 2006 5:29:10 PM
Why is it that when a convicted member of congress or the white house gets punished they get light sentences and sent to white collar prisons?Any congressman,president or v.p that is found guilty in court or in the house and senate should receive stiffer penalties and serve time with ordinary thugs in orinary prisons.They should be held to a higher degree of accountablity as they are suppose to be representing us.Send them all that are convicted to prisons that do not have any recreatonal facilities.Just three meals a day and a bed and let them work on our highways chaingang style.Do not let them ever publish a book about their so called remorse and profit from it.Finally strip these people of their goverment pensions.
Posted by: Dennis | Oct 14, 2006 8:38:52 AM
So much for blessing the "Republican Morality"... Yuk
Adam.
Posted by: Adam Young | Oct 14, 2006 7:20:30 PM
"Yeah, sure, we taxpayers don't mind you hanging out for a while so you can leech more of our money! The arrogance of these people - even after admitting their guilt - is astonishing."
I am, personally, at a loss as to what the hell is going on right now.
My only suggestion is, read this and draw your on conclusions.
Posted by: Brady | Oct 14, 2006 8:23:29 PM
In answer to Dennis' question: Folloow the money and realize that if the guy had influence he also has dirty laundry he could expose on others with influence. If he is not treated with kid gloves by those who sentence him then they have to fear 'What Else?" he might expose.
Just look at the trail of hypocrisy around the Foley trail.
Bottom line, he has leverage even now and those in charge of enforcing have to accomodate him or risk damage to themselves.
Sunshine, publci records and balance of powers is critical if we the people are to be protected from exploitation by this type of concentrated power.
Posted by: stacey | Oct 14, 2006 8:42:28 PM
$165,200?...thats chickenfeed...im curious as to how much he's really going to make
Posted by: david | Oct 15, 2006 5:22:29 AM
Why doesn't he resign from Congress immediately? Just another FAT-CAT REPUBLICAN who cannot do the righ thing.
Posted by: gregscan | Oct 15, 2006 4:10:48 PM
he is now a convicted felon, he should not be allowed another week on the public dime. not allowed to make a decision in anyones life. he is a FELON
Posted by: mike | Oct 16, 2006 7:30:43 PM
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