Ex-Senator Reaches Plea Bargain

Former Sen. Dave Durenberger said Monday that he will plead guilty in a deal with federal prosecutors to settle a criminal case that crippled his political career.

The Minnesota Republican has agreed to plead guilty to five misdemeanor counts, said Justice Department spokesman John Russell. He had been facing trial in October on felony charges.

He is scheduled to enter the plea this morning before U.S. District Judge Stanley Harris.

The Justice Department on Monday filed a five-count criminal information in U.S. District Court here, which signals that a defendant has reached a plea bargain with prosecutors.