Children of Politicians
The politician: Vice President Joe Biden (D)
The daughter: Ashley Biden
The trouble: Biden was arrested twice: once in 1999 and again in in 2002. In the latter incident, a policewoman reported that a bottle was thrown at her from the crowd. When she moved to confront the culprit, Ashley allegedly had an incident with a police offer. ashley biden arrested 1999 marijuana, ashley biden arrested 2002 obstructing a police officer, threatening statements blocked police officer chicago "ashley biden", ashley biden charges dropped,
The punishment: Ashley biden charges dropped,
The politician: Former congressman Allen Boyd (D)
The son: John Boyd
The trouble: In 2008, Boyd was caught smuggling at the Arizona-Mexico border. A search of his car turned up other illegal items. john boyd illegal immigrants, Boyd charged the four illegal aliens $3,000 each, four illegal immigrants john boyd, crystal methamphetamine gun "john boyd",
The punishment: Boyd pleaded guilty. What was his punishment? 30 months in prison "john boyd" illegal, "john boyd" pleading guilty to the felony charge of conspiracy to transport and harbor illegal aliens for profit,
The politician: Congressman Dan Burton (R)
The son: Danny L. Burton II
dan burton the second marijuana trafficking, The trouble: In 1994, when Burton was 18, he was arrested with 7 pounds of marijuana and charged with possession with the intent to distribute. The charges were dropped. Six months later, he was arrested again, this time in his Indianapolis apartment. thirty marijuana plants, shotgun "danny l. burton",
The punishment: Federal and Indiana state attorneys decided not to prosecute Burton, but a Louisiana judge was unmoved. Six months later Danny L. Burton II was arrested again ... sentenced him to community service, probation, and house arrest,
The politician: President George W. Bush (R)
The daughters: Jenna Hager (nee Bush) and Barbara Bush
The trouble: In 2001 the twin sisters found themselves making headlines after police cited them for misrepresenting their ages in an attempt to purchase alcohol at a famous Tex-Mex restaurant in Austin, Texas. They were 19 at the time, and 21 is the legal drinking age in Texas. jenna bush barbara bush chuy's margaritas,
The punishment: Both pleaded not guilty, and their cases were dismissed after their punishments were fulfilled. What did they have to do? jenna and barbara bush community service alcohol awareness classes $100 fines,
The politician: Gov. Jeb Bush (R)
The daughter: Noelle Bush
The trouble: In 2002 Noelle Bush was arrested for prescription drug fraud. She left several messages on a pharmacist's machine, posing as Dr. Noelle Scidmore. What drugs did she want? xanax anxiety noelle bush,
The punishment: Bush was sentenced to mandatory drug treatment. While in the program she was found with hard drugs and finally wound up in prison. crack cocaine noelle bush, 10 days in prison noelle bush,
The politician: Rudy Giuliani (R)
The daughter: Caroline Giuliani
The trouble: In 2010, Caroline Giuliani was arrested at a New York City cosmetics store. A security camera caught her shoplifting. +sephora E. 86th Street, five cosmetics items worth more than $100 -- including Aqua Cream, Dior Skinflash Primer, Bliss hydroderm cream, a rollerball funnel and a hairne,
The punishment: She was charged with petit larceny. What was her sentence? caroline Giuliani shoplifting charge dismissed if she completes a day of community service and stays out of trouble for six months, define petit larceny,
The politician: Former Vice President Al Gore (D)
The son: Al Gore III
The trouble: In 2007, the younger Gore was stopped by police for speeding. After allegedly smelling marijuana, the officers searched the vehicle and found a portable pharmacy full of drugs. toyota prius al gore, iii speeding 105 mph, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax and Adderall al gore, iii,
The punishment: Gore pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and the prescription drugs. What was his sentence? 90 days drug treatment al gore iii,
The politician: Sen. John Kerry (D)
The daughter: Alexandra Kerry
The trouble: In 2009 Alexandra Kerry was pulled over by police and failed a field sobriety test. She refused a Breathalyzer and was taken back to the police station for testing. expired registration alexandra kerry, alexandra kerry .06, under limit,
The punishment: Based on her test results, prosecutors made a decision before the case came to trial. not prosecuted for dui alexandra kerry,
The politician: Congressman John Mica (R)
The daughter: D'Anne Leigh Mica
The trouble: Driving home from a Mexican restaurant in 2010, D'Anne Leigh Mica was pulled over by police and admitted to having had cocktails. vodka cocktails leigh mica, D'Anne Leigh Mica blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit,
The punishment: Despite the evidence, Mica's attorney challenged the legality of the traffic stop. D'Anne Leigh Mica attorney police lacked probable cause, judge dismisses dui charge against leigh mica,
The politician: Congressman Bobby Rush (D)
The son: Jeffrey Rush
The trouble: Jeffrey Rush was head of security at a halfway house for women. In 2007 he arranged to have sex with an inmate off-site. He was found guilty of sexual misconduct and sentenced to 30 months' probation, but kept his job. Why did he lose it a year later? +jeffrey rush son of Bobby Rush sexual misconduct, Fox Valley Adult Transition Center, sexual contact with two female inmates and inappropriate contact with a third jeffrey rush,
The punishment: A grand jury handed down multiple counts of official misconduct, but in a deal with prosecutors, Rush pleaded guilty to only a few counts. What was his sentence? +180 days in jail Jeffrey rush, Jeffrey rush Rush pleaded guilty to three counts of official misconduct, Jeffrey rush indicted 47 counts,