Soon-to-be former Rep. Trey Radel
Rep. Trey Radel, the Florida Republican convicted of cocaine possession late last year, is apparently abandoning
his plan to be a "role model for millions," and
will resign from Congress on Monday:
Radel's future in Congress had been in question following his guilty plea to misdemeanor cocaine possession after being arrested in Washington, D.C. in November, and a subsequent leave of absence from his official duties to attend rehab.
News of Radel's plans to resign was first reported by Politico, and was confirmed by an aide to the congressman.
Best of luck to the soon-to-be former congressman, and here's hoping he never needs food stamps to feed his family.
7:43 AM PT: Radel says his resignation is effective at 6:30 PM ET today.