Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/rep-trey-radel-set-to-return-to-congress-after-cocaine-incident Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rep. Trey Radel set to return to Congress after cocaine incident Nation Jan 2, 2014 2:44 PM EST Rep. Trey Radel -- the Florida Republican who recently underwent rehabilitation following a cocaine bust -- will return to Congress next week, Politico reports. Radel pleaded guilty on Nov. 20 to cocaine possession. Authorities said he tried to purchase drugs for $250 at a restaurant in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. He entered a rehab facility in Naples, Fla., for roughly a month and will be on probation for a year. During his leave, Radel donated his salary to charity. According to Politico, the House Ethics Committee is also investigating the incident. H/T Sam Lane A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Rep. Trey Radel -- the Florida Republican who recently underwent rehabilitation following a cocaine bust -- will return to Congress next week, Politico reports. Radel pleaded guilty on Nov. 20 to cocaine possession. Authorities said he tried to purchase drugs for $250 at a restaurant in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. He entered a rehab facility in Naples, Fla., for roughly a month and will be on probation for a year. During his leave, Radel donated his salary to charity. According to Politico, the House Ethics Committee is also investigating the incident. H/T Sam Lane A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now