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John Sweeney: February 2010

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John Sweeney Jailed For Drunk Driving


Former Rep. John Sweeney (R-NY)

John Sweeney will serve 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to driving drunk, reports the Albany Times-Union.

The former Republican congressman from New York was pulled over in April for doing 59 mph in a 40 mph zone, and refused to take a Breathalyzer test. He had also pleaded guilty to DWI charges in 2007, but avoided jail time.

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Topics: DUI, Jack Abramoff, John Sweeney

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