Rep. Trey Radel pleads guilty to cocaine charge, takes leave from Congress

Townhall.com Staff

Posted: Nov 21, 2013 9:43 AM

Florida Republican Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of cocaine possession and received a year's probation, is taking a leave of absence from Congress and donating his salary to charity. Radel made the announcement Wednesday at a crowded news conference in Florida.