Toronto Mayor Rob Ford: Drugs, denials and drama

Newly released accusations, which Rob Ford has denied, include a drunken St. Patrick’s Day 2012 with possible prostitutes; having staff members buy “mickeys” of vodka -- about 12 ounces -- for him; and promising jobs to women with whom he smoked pot.   (Nathan Denette /Associated Press)

Rob Ford did admit on Wednesday to having bought illegal drugs while serving as mayor. But he also said he was “a positive role model in kids that are down and out.”  (Nathan Denette / Associated Press)

Mayor Rob Ford and brother Doug, right, a Toronto city councillor, recently lost their radio show. But the pair will have a TV show. A Canadian network announced Thursday: “The Rob and Doug Ford Show is coming to Sun News Network.”   (Mark Blinch / Associated Press)