WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Republican Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges in the congressional investigation into corruption and bribery involving disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, according to the Justice Department.
Ney pleaded guilty to conspiracy and making false statements in a deal in which he will cooperate with the Justic Department's influence peddling investigation.
The plea deal was filed Friday morning in U.S. District Court in Washington.
Ney is required to "to make a full, accurate and complete disclosure" to prosecutors, but Ney's lawyer said he expects Ney will not be asked questions outside the circumstances of the charges. (Watch how Ney got a round of golf at St. Andrews and free meals -- 1:51)
The maximum sentence for the two counts is 10 years, but the Justice Department and Ney's lawyers agreed on a sentencing recommendation of 27 months in prison, provided Ney continues to provide truthful information. The final sentence will be determined by a federal judge.
Ney could also be fined up to $500,000, according to the agreement.
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