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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Republican Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges in the congressional investigation into corruption and bribery involving disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, according to the Justice Department.

Ney pleaded guilty to conspiracy and making false statements in a deal in which he will cooperate with the Justic Department's influence peddling investigation.

The Justice Department and Ney's lawyers agreed on a sentencing recommendation of 27 months in prison, provided Ney continues to cooperate, but the final sentence will be determined by a federal judge.

[Hildy]

I honestly haven't been following anything Abrahmoff. But I do know there were some Dems involved. Why only Reps being prosecuted?

[Mo1]

I have a question .. why is it only republicans go to jail

And the likes of Sandy Berger only get a slap on the wrist?

Still waiting for charges on Willaim Jefferson to be announced

[MarkL]

The Justice Department and Ney's lawyers agreed on a sentencing recommendation of 27 months in prison, provided Ney continues to cooperate, but the final sentence will be determined by a federal judge.

It's a shame he wasn't a dem... If he was, only Abramoff would be going to jail. With dems, the "briber" is the one who goes to jail. The "bribee" gets off scott free, other than having to resign. Look at "The Torch" as an example.

Mark

[Theo]

The first word in the article is "Republican." Can't remember the last time a Democrat was identified in the first paragraph, let alone first word.