Former state Sen. Kyle Loveless has apologized for embezzling his own campaign funds for years.

"I accept responsibility for my actions, and I am sorry for the difficulties that I have created," Loveless, 43, stated Thursday in a written admission in his criminal case.

The Oklahoma City Republican pleaded guilty Thursday to three felony counts — embezzlement, filing false campaign reports and perjury.

He will be on probation for three years.