Not to be outdone by Lindsey Lohan, SC State Treasurer (repuke of course) indicted for cocaine

[LynneSin]

http://www.charlotte.com/205/story/209351.html
S.C. treasurer resigns from office following drug indictment
By SEANNA ADCOX
Associated Press Writer

COLUMBIA, S.C. --South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel resigned from office Tuesday, more than a month after he was indicted on a federal cocaine charge.

"I'm deeply disappointed in myself for the circumstances surrounding my presence here today due to the personal mistakes I've made in my life," Ravenel, 44, said outside a courthouse where he appeared for the first time to face a charge of possession with intent to distribute less than 500 grams of cocaine.

His voice shaking, Ravenel apologized to South Carolinians.

"To the people of South Carolina and to my family, I am deeply sorry," he said. "Now in the best interest of our state, I believe I must resign."

He did not answer questions from reporters and left with his sisters supporting him on each arm.

His attorneys entered a not guilty plea on his behalf earlier this month.

Prosecutors have said Ravenel shared the cocaine with his friends and did not sell the drug. He spent 30 days in a rehabilitation program in Arizona before returning to South Carolina on Sunday.

The millionaire developer's resignation was effective Tuesday.

Ravenel, a Republican, had been considered a rising political star before his indictment was announced June 19.

[tanyev]

1. He should have resigned the same day the indictment was announced.

[TechBear_Seattle]

3. It takes a long time to shred all those documents

It wouldn't do if everything else he is guilty of comes to light.

[racaulk]

2. I hope he gets the help he needs to overcome his addiction.

And good on him for doing the right thing and resigning from his office. I sure wish Vitter would follow his lead.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

4. FUCK HIM.....HYPOCRITE!!

I wouldn't be surprised if he is a proponent of the War On Drugs. Well, for everyone except him of course, since he's a Republican Hypocrite.

He can get together with Foley, Vitter, et al, and have a big party.