From the
AP (h/t TPM)
Rep. Patrick Kennedy has reached a deal with prosecutors to plead guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of prescription drugs in connection with his middle-of-the-night car crash last month near the U.S. Capitol.
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Apparently other charges -- reckless driving and failure to show a license -- will be dropped.
I'm sure others will disagree with me, but in my opinion, this is a good thing. Addiction is a terrible disease; I've personally known many people who have bounced back from similar circumstances to lead productive lives.
Of course, that's assuming you think the only issue was pills... but I'm no RW, CT-monger.