Judge: Sen. Craig Can't Take Back Plea
A Minnesota judge has ruled that Idaho Republican Sen. Larry Craig can't withdraw his guilty plea to disorderly conduct in an airport men's restroom.
Craig has said that he might stay in the Senate if he could clear his name, but now that the guilty plea is sticking, he may step down. However, he can still appeal.
Craig's lawyers had argued that he panicked under stress and pleaded guilty to make the charge "go away." He was arrested by an undercover officer in a Minneapolis airport men's room in June as part of a sex sting. Craig contends the officer misconstrued his actions.
(Update: Craig says he will stay in the Senate and finish his term.)
- Erica Ryan
2:17 PM ET | 10- 4-2007 | permalink


