Governor Fletcher (R-KY) Indicted On Three Counts In Personnel Probe

[Gunit_Sangh]

The culture of corruption continues

http://wlextv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4892944

Details are sketchy. Here's all they are saying so far

Frankfort (AP) -- A grand jury investigating state hiring practices in the administration of Gov. Ernie Fletcher has indicted the governor on misdemeanor charges.

Fletcher was charged with criminal conspiracy, official misconduct, and violating the prohibition against political discrimination.

The grand jury also handed down 14 sealed indictments.

[dave29]

1. Holy crap!

Is the FBI conducting a quiet coup?

[Gunit_Sangh]

2. Nope ...

just ordinary citizens on a state grand jury who did their job!

[0007]

3. The story

Frankfort (AP) -- A grand jury indicted Gov. Ernie Fletcher on misdemeanor charges Thursday, accusing him of illegally rewarding political supporters with state jobs since taking office two years ago.

Fletcher was charged with conspiracy, official misconduct and violating a prohibition against political discrimination.

For nearly a year, the special grand jury has been investigating whether the Fletcher administration broke state law by basing personnel decisions on political considerations.

Thirteen other current and former administration officials and associates were previously indicted on misdemeanor counts, and the grand jury handed down another 14 sealed indictments Thursday.

[Rex]

4. Another scumbag Repuke! What a surprise.

The Republican party; home of assholes and dumb fucks.

[jarab]

5. The laws are shaped to protect the politicians ...

These charges against officeholders should be felonies, imo.
...O...

[bluestateguy]

6. Impeach, convict, remove and bring back Paul Patton!

nt

[Tiggeroshii]

7. The culture of corruption

... it's come from Ohio to KEntucky. I bet we might be able to win a couple seats there if this gets even bigger.

[gratuitous]

8. Wasn't it just last year?

Fletcher was denying all charges, insinuations and innuendos, claiming they were all just political rumors to hurt his re-election chances? I'm sure the entire state is holding its collective breath waiting for Fletcher's apology. Hence the term "Kentucky blue."

[arwalden]

9. Hee-hee-hee-hee-hee!

:rofl:

[ShockediSay]

10. In Kentucky, Governor Is Indicted in Jobs Probe

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/11/AR2006051101247.html

Associated Press
Friday, May 12, 2006; A12


FRANKFORT, Ky., May 11 -- A grand jury indicted Gov. Ernie Fletcher (R) on misdemeanor charges Thursday, accusing him of illegally rewarding political supporters with state jobs since he took office two years ago.

Fletcher was charged with conspiracy, official misconduct and violating a prohibition against political discrimination....

"This has been a politically motivated, media-driven investigation from the start," Hall said. "Governor Fletcher has said repeatedly his conscience is clear. He has done nothing wrong."

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Isn't that what they all say? Including DeLay?

The Corrupt Governmental Ruling Elite needs accountability, and
nothing does it like an indictment.

[arwalden]

11. Hee-hee-hee-hee-hee!

:rofl:

[Independent_Liberal]

12. I know. Isn't it great?

:rofl:

[Lasher]

13. It seems it's every day that one of these repukes gets busted.

I've never seen anything like it. They're crookeder than a barrel of fish hooks.

[IronLionZion]

14. Indicted governor will seek 2nd term

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Gov. Ernie Fletcher said he will complete his first term and seek a second one despite an indictment on misdemeanor charges that accuse him of illegally rewarding political supporters with state jobs.
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The embattled GOP governor was charged Thursday with conspiracy, official misconduct and violating a prohibition against political discrimination. A conviction could lead to jail time and his removal from office, according to the attorney general's office.

On Friday, Fletcher urged cabinet secretaries not to let his legal troubles distract them from their work.

"We cannot allow these sorts of actions to harm our efforts to move the state forward," he said.


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Absolutely asinine, But Kentucky voters will likely re-elect him. Guns God and Gays trump all else. What's a little corruption between cronies anyway? :puke:

[Kathryn STone]

15. my bf and his mom are from KY she has voted straight

Eisenhower since she voted.
She just puts her fingers in her ears and goes, " la la la la la la la"