Former Congressman Bob Ney released from confinement after serving sentence for Abramoff-related crimes
Former Congressman Bob Ney (R-OH) got out of jail today, well, actually a halfway house. Either way, it's a far cry from his powerful perch on Capitol Hill:
Former Ohio Rep. Bob Ney has been released from a federal halfway house in Cincinnati. A manager for the facility confirmed Ney was released Friday, having completed a 17-month sentence.
VIDEO: Scott MacFarlane Reports - Bob Ney Released from Custody
Ney resigned his office and pleaded guilty to a felony bribery charge in 2006, in connection with the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal in Washington. A federal judge sentenced the longtime Republican leader to 30 months in prison. Having reportedly completed a substance abuse, Ney was able to secure an early release.
A leading ethics group in Washington said it's satisfied with Ney's punishment, despite the reduction.Melanie Sloan, of Citizens for Ethics and Responsibility in Washington said, "I think Mr. Ney's situation serves as a cautionary tale for other members of Congress who are thinking of engaging in corrupt activities. They too can see that they can find themselves in jail without any real career prospects."
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You are showing a lot of mercy here
I remember Ney denying he did anything wrong up and down and up and down. He was lying through his teeth the whole time he wildly abused our public trust and power.
By the way, I want to put the lie to McCain and Bush on their energy policies. They say the sky will fall if we don't drill drill drill. Nothing could be further from the case. Read the details in my diary here: http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/8/17/142624/520/168/569362 (your site is quoted in here)