A Republican congressman has been sentenced to one year’s probation after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.
First-term Florida Representative Trey Radel, 37, learned his fate at a Washington DC court.
The father of one said he was “disappointed” with himself. He had faced a maximum sentence of 180 days in jail and a $1,000 (£620) fine.
Radel admitted purchasing 3.5g (0.12oz) of the drug from an undercover agent on 29 October.
Federal officials told Radel he would face criminal charges the same evening.
The charges were made public on Tuesday.