‘I cannot fully and effectively serve’: Rep. Trey Radel resigns in wake of cocaine bust [pics]

Rep. Radel's resignation letter has been submitted to Speaker Boehner. It takes effect 6:30pET today.

— Steven Portnoy (@stevenportnoy) January 27, 2014

RepRadel resignation ltr: "It is my belief that professionally I cannot fully and effectively serve…" Resigns effective 1/27/14 6:30p ET

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) January 27, 2014

Radel also informed Florida Sec. of State of resignation, effective 6:30 p.m. today. pic.twitter.com/ZOrrmlLvVL

— Alex Leary (@learyreports) January 27, 2014

#BREAKING: @Fox4Now obtaining @treyradel's resignation to @SpeakerBoehner "I cannot effectively serve" #Radel pic.twitter.com/3XF8ACedwu

— Julian Glover (@JulianGloverTV) January 27, 2014