Rep. Patrick Kennedy Pleads Guilty to DUI - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janice · 06-13-2006, 12:17 PM

Rep. Patrick Kennedy Pleads Guilty to DUI

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.

Two additional charges of reckless driving and failure to exhibit a driving permit will be dismissed under the plea agreement.

Announcing this, Kennedy's chief of staff, Sean Richardson, said the Rhode Island Democrat would appear in District of Columbia Superior Court Tuesday afternoon "to accept the consequences of his actions."

"He is looking forward to closing this chapter," Richardson said. "He's feeling great and is expected to be back to work."

Kennedy agreed to the guilty plea in exchange for having two additional charges of reckless driving and failure to exhibit a driving permit dismissed.

Kennedy returned to Congress last week after nearly a month of treatment for addiction to prescription pain drugs at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

The six-term congressman, who has struggled with addiction since high school, had entered the clinic one day after the May 4 crash on Capitol Hill that he said he could not remember.

The accident has raised questions about whether Kennedy, 38, was drinking and had received special treatment by police, who did not conduct field sobriety tests. Kennedy has denied consuming alcohol before the crash.

In the hours before the crash, Kennedy said he returned home from work and took a sleeping pill, Ambien, and Phenergan, a prescription anti-nauseau drug that can cause drowsiness. He said he did not consume alcohol.

Kennedy crashed his green 1997 Ford Mustang convertible into a security barrier near the Capitol about 3 a.m. The officer listed alcohol influence as a contributing factor in the crash and noted that Kennedy was "ability impaired," with red, watery eyes, slurred speech and unsteady balance, according to the accident report.

Police did not conduct field sobriety tests on Kennedy. A police union official has said the officers involved in the accident were instructed by a superior to take the congressman home. Kennedy has denied asking for special treatment.

Police had observed Kennedy's car, with no headlights on, swerve into the wrong lane and strike a curb. Kennedy nearly hit a police car, the report said, and did not respond to the officer's efforts to pull him over. He continued at a slower speed before hitting a security barrier head-on, the report said.

Kennedy told the police officer he was "headed to the Capitol to make a vote," the report said. He was cited for failure to keep in the proper lane, traveling at "unreasonable speed" and failing to "give full time and attention" to operating his vehicle.

Kennedy's office has said that it has not received those initial citations.

© 2006 Associated Press.

gilligan fanatic · 06-13-2006, 12:59 PM

I want to know what the consequences of his actions will be. We should find out tonight.

Janice · 06-13-2006, 01:13 PM

I'd like to know why it's taking so long to decide what to do about Cynthia McKinney slugging a Capitol Police Officer.

Janice · 06-16-2006, 10:50 AM

Brian Damage · 06-16-2006, 11:00 AM

What a surprise, yet another Kennedy who disgraced himself.

James"Thunder"Early · 06-16-2006, 11:06 AM

At least he admitted he was wrong and didn't blame others

Brian Damage · 06-16-2006, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James"Thunder"Early

At least he admitted he was wrong and didn't blame others

ala, every other Kennedy that ever lived.

gilligan fanatic · 06-16-2006, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

ala, every other Kennedy that ever lived.

That is really true

06-13-2006, 12:17 PM	#1
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,476	Rep. Patrick Kennedy Pleads Guilty to DUI Rep. Patrick Kennedy Pleads Guilty to DUI 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. Two additional charges of reckless driving and failure to exhibit a driving permit will be dismissed under the plea agreement. Announcing this, Kennedy's chief of staff, Sean Richardson, said the Rhode Island Democrat would appear in District of Columbia Superior Court Tuesday afternoon "to accept the consequences of his actions." "He is looking forward to closing this chapter," Richardson said. "He's feeling great and is expected to be back to work." Kennedy agreed to the guilty plea in exchange for having two additional charges of reckless driving and failure to exhibit a driving permit dismissed. Kennedy returned to Congress last week after nearly a month of treatment for addiction to prescription pain drugs at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. The six-term congressman, who has struggled with addiction since high school, had entered the clinic one day after the May 4 crash on Capitol Hill that he said he could not remember. The accident has raised questions about whether Kennedy, 38, was drinking and had received special treatment by police, who did not conduct field sobriety tests. Kennedy has denied consuming alcohol before the crash. In the hours before the crash, Kennedy said he returned home from work and took a sleeping pill, Ambien, and Phenergan, a prescription anti-nauseau drug that can cause drowsiness. He said he did not consume alcohol. Kennedy crashed his green 1997 Ford Mustang convertible into a security barrier near the Capitol about 3 a.m. The officer listed alcohol influence as a contributing factor in the crash and noted that Kennedy was "ability impaired," with red, watery eyes, slurred speech and unsteady balance, according to the accident report. Police did not conduct field sobriety tests on Kennedy. A police union official has said the officers involved in the accident were instructed by a superior to take the congressman home. Kennedy has denied asking for special treatment. Police had observed Kennedy's car, with no headlights on, swerve into the wrong lane and strike a curb. Kennedy nearly hit a police car, the report said, and did not respond to the officer's efforts to pull him over. He continued at a slower speed before hitting a security barrier head-on, the report said. Kennedy told the police officer he was "headed to the Capitol to make a vote," the report said. He was cited for failure to keep in the proper lane, traveling at "unreasonable speed" and failing to "give full time and attention" to operating his vehicle. Kennedy's office has said that it has not received those initial citations. © 2006 Associated Press. __________________ God Bless Our Troops

06-13-2006, 12:59 PM	#2
gilligan fanatic Senior Member Born to Be Bad Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,548	I want to know what the consequences of his actions will be. We should find out tonight. __________________ Matt Filmaf ~ Twitter ~ Last.FM

06-16-2006, 11:00 AM	#5
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	What a surprise, yet another Kennedy who disgraced himself. __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

06-16-2006, 11:06 AM	#6
James"Thunder"Early Moderator Whoever's In New England Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 6,909	At least he admitted he was wrong and didn't blame others __________________ Esther Anderson: Get thee behind me, Satan, but I'm gon' get behind you, 'cause I'm gonna put my foot in your--- Peggy Mitchell: Get outta my pub! You better pray you get the last laugh, it's a kick in the teeth when you don't get it.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

06-13-2006, 01:13 PM	#3
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,476	I'd like to know why it's taking so long to decide what to do about Cynthia McKinney slugging a Capitol Police Officer.

06-16-2006, 10:50 AM	#4
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,476