More Ethics Charges in Kentucky Gov't (AP)

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Source: Associated Press

More Ethics Charges in Kentucky Gov't

The Associated Press
Friday, June 1, 2007; 3:28 PM

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A commission investigating a state hiring scandal
approved ethics charges Friday against four former high-ranking
officials in Gov. Ernie Fletcher's administration.

The Republican administration was under investigation for more than
a year over allegations that the governor's political supporters were
being given protected state jobs based on their connections instead
of qualifications. The governor himself was indicted on three
misdemeanor charges that were dropped in a negotiated deal with
prosecutors.

In 2005, Fletcher issued a blanket pardon for anyone else in his
administration who might be criminally charged. However, the
Kentucky Executive Branch Ethics Commission that approved the
charges Friday said it does not believe that pardon will have an
effect.

The panel, most of which was appointed by Fletcher, approved ethics
charges against Darrell Brock, James L. Adams, Basil Turbyfill and
Robert Wilson Jr. Wilson and Turbyfill had been fired. All four face
potential fines and public reprimand. None still works for the state.

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