AP: Ky. AG Disqualified From Governor's Case

[Eugene]

July 7, 2006, 10:21AM
Ky. AG Disqualified From Governor's Case

By JOE BIESK Associated Press Writer
© 2006 The Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A judge disqualified Kentucky's attorney general Friday
from any involvement in prosecuting Gov. Ernie Fletcher in a state hiring
scandal.

Franklin County District Judge David Melcher ruled that Attorney General
Greg Stumbo's office still has jurisdiction so its prosecutors can remain
on the case, but without Stumbo.

"The attorney general himself shall play no role in the prosecution of the
defendant, and is hereby disqualified from prosecuting or participating
in the prosecution of this case," Melcher said in his order.

<snip>

Fletcher pleaded not guilty last month to misdemeanor charges of conspiracy,
official misconduct and political discrimination. Last summer, he issued
a blanket pardon for any administration member who might face charges _
except himself.

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Full article: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/nation/4030961.html

[alfredo]

1. Actually, this is good for Stumbo's political future. He can

distance himself from charges that his case against Ernie was political.

Stumbo had no choice but to investigate. A whistle blower came forward and filed a complaint. Under the law, the AG has no choice but to investigate. The Grand Jury is the one that found there was enough evidence to file charges, not Stumbo.

[Roland99]

2. IMO, this SUCKS!! Feels like a win for that bastard Fletcher!!

:mad:

[alfredo]

3. It just barrs Stumbo, not his team of lawyers. They can still

go forward.

It just makes Ernie look bad (worse). Ernie will do anything to keep from having to pay for his crimes against the people of Kentucky.

[Roland99]

4. He'll spin this for his base and there's plenty of gullible shmucks in KY

[alfredo]

5. Let's see him spin the comments of the head of the

Jefferson County Republicans. He is urging Ernie not to run.

[Roland99]

6. Awesome!

[alfredo]

7. It blew me away.

I hope he runs again. I'm sure he can be beat. I think Ben Chandler is running.