Will Bob Ney's Guilty Plea Lead to Immediate Resignation from Congress?

[Rach3]

After the corrupt liar turned in his guilty plea, he announced his intention not to resign. Might as well wait out the remainder of the term, you know. Other GOPs are angered by this, as a felon like Ney is an obvious politcial liability in the midterms.

Congressman Pleads Guilty but Won’t Resign for Now

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 — Representative Bob Ney, the first member of Congress to confess to crimes in dealings with the lobbyist Jack Abramoff, pleaded guilty to corruption charges Friday but said he would not immediately resign.
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But what had not been expected at Friday’s court hearing was Mr. Ney’s disclosure that he intended to remain in Congress for now. The announcement appeared to surprise and infuriate House Republican leaders, who are trying to tamp down other scandals that are threatening to damage the party in next month’s Congressional elections.
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Mark H. Tuohey, a lawyer for Mr. Ney, said during the hearing, at the Federal District Court in Washington, that the congressman would resign “in the next few weeks” but wanted to remain for now “to make sure his staff is taken care of” and to deal with constituent issues.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/14/u...&en=b2eb073dbd4bc60f&ei=5094&partner=homepage

 

[Astronuc]

The AP reports - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061014/ap_on_go_co/ney_corruption;_ylt=AuwlaHKXFUXcGzWItPJQ27ayFz4D;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--

WASHINGTON (Oct. 14) - Rep. Bob Ney pleaded guilty Friday in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling investigation, the first lawmaker to confess to crimes in an election-year scandal that has stained the Republican-controlled Congress and the Bush administration.

Beleaguered GOP leaders said Ney will be expelled from the House if he doesn't quit by the time they return to Washington after the Nov. 7 elections.

Appearing before Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle on charges of conspiracy and making false statements, Ney acknowledged taking trips, tickets, meals and campaign donations from Abramoff in return for official actions on behalf of his clients.

Ney, an Ohio Republican, faces up to 10 years in prison. The Justice Department recommended 27 months behind bars. Ney's lawyers plan to recommend him for a Bureau of Prisons alcohol treatment program, which could cut dramatically the time he serves behind bars.

 

[Office_Shredder]

They both say the same thing, but the titles interpret Ney's words differently.

 

[Astronuc]

Well, both reports indicate that Ney pleaded guilty. But clearly someone heard Ney has refused to resign, while others heard differently. Apparently, if Ney doesn't quit voluntarily, he'll be expelled, and that is likely to happen quickly in the wake of the ongoing scandal with Foley and the pages.

 

[Office_Shredder]

they both report that ney said he would resign within a few weeks.

 

[BobG]

Yes, Ney plans to resign.

His legal problems have turned into money problems, though, and I think he needs the paychecks just to pay the mortgage and buy groceries. No sympathy, since he made his own bed, but it's also understandable that he'd like to feed and house his family.

 

[Rach3]

His term ends in a couple of months. Putting off his resignation is not much different from not resigning.

 

[Astronuc]

Ney resigned today.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio, who pleaded guilty last month in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling investigation resigned his seat in Congress on Friday.

Associated Press