A Politician Pleads Guilty -- Bet That's a First

Former Democratic Congressman Frank Ballance, Jr. will face a maximum five years in prison and $250,000 fine. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and money laundering. He was charged with channeling $2.3 million in state money through a foundation he set up to help people fight drug abuse. It apparently worked by sending that money to his law firm, his church, and his family. (WashPost)