Lawmakers plead guilty in obstruction case, resign

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

ST. LOUIS -- Missouri state Sen. Jeff Smith pleaded guilty Tuesday to two federal counts of obstruction of justice tied to his failed 2004 congressional campaign and resigned, ending what was once thought to be a promising political career.

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