Florida congressman admits cocaine possession

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Published November 20, 2013 5:00am ET
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Florida congressman admits cocaine possession
Florida Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel is apologizing to his constituents after being busted on a cocaine possession charge, acknowledging he also struggles with alcoholism and intends to seek treatment and counseling. (AP image) | J. Scott Applewhite

Florida Congressman Henry “Trey” Radel has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of cocaine possession and was sentenced to a year’s probation.

The first-term Republican entered the plea in court Wednesday morning, acknowledging that he purchased 3.5 grams of cocaine from an undercover agent.

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