Ohio Rep. Ney pleads guilty

[maddezmom]

WASHINGTON - Rep. Bob Ney (news, bio, voting record), R-Ohio, pleaded guilty Friday to making false statements and conspiracy to commit fraud and violating post-employment restrictions for former congressional aides.


Ney abandonded months of defiant denials to admit guilt in the congressional corruption probe spawned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

Ney becomes the first lawmaker to admit wrongdoing in the election-year investigation.

Ney had consistently denied any wrongdoing in the investigation, an insistence that he maintained even after his former chief of staff pleaded guilty in May. The aide, Neil Volz, confessed to conspiring to corrupt the congressman and others with trips and other aid. Volz became a business partner of Abramoff after leaving the congressional payroll.

more:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060915/ap_on_go_co/congressional_corruption_15


Rep. Bob Ney agrees to plead guilty
By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent
5 minutes ago



WASHINGTON - Rep. Bob Ney (news, bio, voting record) agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal criminal charges he made false statements and conspired to commit fraud and violate federal lobbying laws in the congressional corruption probe spawned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.


Ney, R-Ohio, had defiantly denied the charges for months. Now he faces up to 10 years in prison. The Justice Department said prosecutors will recommend that he serve 27 months based on federal sentencing guidelines. Ney became the first lawmaker to admit wrongdoing in the election-year investigation.

Ney agreed to plead guilty to making false statements and conspiracy to commit "wire and mail fraud," make false statements and violate post-employment restrictions for former congressional staff members.

Ney signed the plea agreement Wednesday, but it was not approved by the Justice Department or filed with the U.S. court until Friday.

more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060915/ap_on_go_co/congressional_corruption_17

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[Nickster]

1. Buh-bye Ney! n/t

[sabra]

2. ney ney, good bye...

[AllegroRondo]

3. One down, several hundred to go.

But a great start!

[SteppingRazor]

4. On the other hand, one down 14 more to go...

We need a net gain of 15 seats to take back the House. This one just got delivered to us on a silver platter.

[Greeby]

5. Two down, don't forget Delay

And his replacement write-in candidate with the extra-long name ;)

[SteppingRazor]

8. Oh yeah! Boy, thank God so many Republicans are criminals, eh?

:rofl:

[Lasher]

24. What about Duke Cunningham?

And there's Mike Scanlon, former aide for The Hamper. What a tangled web we weave...

Here's a good resource to use in trying to keep track of all this:

http://www.dccc.org/gopauctionhouse/main.html

They haven't yet updated Ney at the site to show he is guilty.

[SteppingRazor]

25. Right, but...

We're pointing out places where Democrats can pick up House seats due to Republicans vacating them. That didn't work out too well in Cunningham's district.

[Lasher]

27. Relevant point of order, Stepping

Now slithering back under the rock from whence I came. :blush:

[SteppingRazor]

29. Awwwwwww...

Didn't mean to come off snippy or anything. Please don't slither under a rock. :pals:

[Lasher]

32. Didn't hurt my feelings, thanks for caring

You didn't come across snippy, I was just having some fun.

And thanks for volunteering to be a moderator, I respect that. hugs back to you :pals:

[MaineDem]

6. I'd recommend this 5 times if I could.

"Months of defiant denials"

You arrogant fuckwit! Will he resign?

[Greeby]

11. He's not running again

The Pukes had a primary to replace him last night, they picked his choice: state Senator Joy Padgett

[MaineDem]

22. I know he's not running...

but will he continue to serve until January?

[Lasher]

33. That appears to be his plan

Last month Ney announced his retirement, effective with the close of the 109th Congress.

[yellowcanine]

7. "Change of underwear needed for Mr. DeLay!"

[Ohio Joe]

9. At least we are starting

To get our crap together here in Ohio. We are working on it folks, it's an uphill battle but we are trying.

[desi]

19. It would be hilarious if he shared a cell with Traficant..

...and traded rugs. Photoshop anyone?

[Ohio Joe]

20. Blackwell should be in there as well

And way too many more to name.

[MaineDem]

10. He's blaming alcoholism

Rep. Robert W. Ney (R-Ohio) is expected to plead guilty in the coming days to charges stemming from his association with convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff, and he will blame a long-standing problem with alcohol for behavior that spiraled down to illegality, sources close to the congressman said last night.

Ney, known in Abramoff-related court documents as "Representative No. 1," checked into a rehabilitation clinic for alcoholism yesterday, a senior House official and personal friend said yesterday. Under pressure from Republican leaders worried about losing his seat, Ney announced this summer that he would retire from Congress at the end of the year.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/14/AR2006091402051.html

[AllegroRondo]

14. So much for the party of Personal Responsibility

will he try to blame Clinton too?

[tinfoilinfor2005]

31. I was so mad at Bill Clinton, I was driven to the bottle.

The freepers will accept that as a legitimate excuse, I have nooo doubts.

[bluestateguy]

12. Making false statements under oath!? He voted for the Clinton impeachment!

He voted for Article One: perjry in the Grand Jury!

The Clinton House impeachment must be repealed.

[Botany]

13. Ney goes right to the stolen election (s)

He rammed through HAVA ..... 70% + of our vote is now counted on Diebold & EES
Stopped paper trails
Claimed that the Americans w/ Disabilities acts made it important to have e voting
... while doing this hired a blind person w/ Diebold money to make his case
Had staff that worked with & for him as they worked @ the White House & for Diebold
Stopped John Conyers from getting subpoena powers to look @ Ohio 04
Held a "show trial" in Columbus to allow republican operatives from a phony voting
rights group to muddy the waters.

1 charge only? maybe he is singing?????????????

[Zorra]

17. Yep, "Benedict Arnold" Ney deliberately subverted our democracy.

He should be tried, convicted, and punished accordingly.

Ney is not just your everyday corrupt republican crook.

[Buns_of_Fire]

15. Would you like some "Freedom Fries" to go with that whine, Bob?

House cafeterias change names for 'french' fries and 'french' toast

[Gregorian]

16. Kamikaze administration loses another pilot.

But still- mission accomplished.

Edit- We're going to win this war against democracy.


Does this guy look like Nice Guy Eddie Cabot from Reservoir Dogs, OR WHAT!

[Eugene]

18. 27 months is a good deal for Ney

especially since he admits he sold his office.

He sold out cheaper than Randy "Duke" Cunningham but he hurt the people just as bad.

[onehandle]

21. Oh, Bugman..... nt

[yellowcanine]

23. Will he have to give up his head rug in the Federal Pen? Could hide

contraband under there. Just sayin'.

[eppur_se_muova]

26. Hmmm..good point, especially if it contains liquids or gels...

[newscott]

30. What is it with bad rugs and corrupt Ohio Congressmen?

[Qutzupalotl]

28. He's connected to Diebold.

I wonder if that will come out in the corporate media.

http://www.bradblog.com/?p=2262

[happydreams]

34. Jeeez, the guy doesn't even know how to give you the finger correctly.

"Hey Ney its the middle finger!"


Then he blames all of his shit on alcoholism. :eyes:

Just do what Dubya did and tell God about it.

[brentspeak]

35. Give him a plea deal offer

Reduced sentence in exchange for spilling the beans about Kenneth Blackwell, the White House, and Election Day 2004.