Ney Pleads Guilty, Will Resign From U.S. Congress

  By Kristin Jensen and Cary O'Reilly

  Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Representative Bob Ney, an Ohio Republican, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and making false statements in connection with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff and will resign from Congress.

  Ney previously admitted in court papers that he accepted gifts and travel from Abramoff and thousands of dollars in gambling chips from another businessman in return for legislative favors. He faces as many as 10 years in prison on two counts. Prosecutors have recommended a sentence of two years and three months.

  Ney had already announced he wouldn't seek re-election to the seat he has held for almost 12 years, after Abramoff and three former colleagues pleaded guilty to improperly influencing him. Following months of insisting he did nothing wrong, Ney last month said he had made ``serious mistakes.'' The congressman also said he has a problem with alcohol dependence and is seeking professional help.

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