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Judge rules Kentucky governor can’t be prosecuted while in office
AP WIRE | 8/11/06

Posted on 08/11/2006 7:21:01 AM PDT by Brian Mosely

. FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Ernie Fletcher, under fire for a hiring scandal, is protected by executive immunity and cannot be prosecuted while in office, a judge ruled Friday.

Fletcher, Kentucky’s first Republican governor in three decades, was indicted in May on charges alleging his administration rewarded political supporters with protected state jobs. He has accused the Democratic attorney general of conducting a politically motivated investigation in the case.

Special Judge David E. Melcher essentially stayed the case until Fletcher’s term expires, or unless he is removed through impeachment by the legislature.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; US: Kentucky
KEYWORDS: erniefletcher; govwatch; ruling

1 posted on 08/11/2006 7:21:02 AM PDT by Brian Mosely
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To: Brian Mosely
He should have known he can only appoint Democrats to office.

lol

2 posted on 08/11/2006 7:24:02 AM PDT by GeronL (http://www.mises.org/story/1975 <--no such thing as a fairtax)
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To: Brian Mosely

So if you get elected to an office you can now commit crimes?


3 posted on 08/11/2006 7:25:17 AM PDT by edcoil (Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
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To: Brian Mosely

Dems cannot stand it when they lose --


4 posted on 08/11/2006 7:25:52 AM PDT by EagleUSA (T)
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To: Brian Mosely

Is the Attorney General a relative of Ronnie Earl?


5 posted on 08/11/2006 7:26:21 AM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: edcoil
So if you get elected to an office you can now commit crimes?

I had the same initial reaction but my read of the last line is that the judge is saying impeachment proceedings are more appropriate than criminal prosecution.

Since we're talking about improper personnel issues and not murder, I think I have to agree with the judge.

6 posted on 08/11/2006 7:28:15 AM PDT by pgyanke (Christ embraces sinners; liberals embrace the sin.)
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To: Brian Mosely
Fletcher, Kentucky’s first Republican governor in three decades, was indicted in May on charges alleging his administration rewarded political supporters with protected state jobs.

Gosh, that's SOP for Dems in NC. It's expected of them.

7 posted on 08/11/2006 7:47:15 AM PDT by Niteranger68 (I gigged your peace frog.)
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To: TexasCajun

"Is the Attorney General a relative of Ronnie Earl?"

As bad a Ronnie Earl is he has not been convicted of a crime like Ky's Attorney General has.


8 posted on 08/11/2006 7:56:50 AM PDT by reagandemo (The battle is near are you ready for the sacrifice?)
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To: RacerF150

"Gosh, that's SOP for Dems in NC. It's expected of them."

Amen to that statement. In NC our state government is run like a banana republic - without the guns.


9 posted on 08/11/2006 8:22:13 AM PDT by GOPRaleigh (If John Kerry didn't exist then Karl Rove would have to invent him.)
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To: GOPRaleigh
Amen to that statement. In NC our state government is run like a banana republic - without the guns.

Thankfully, I will be a resident of SC in 12-18 months.

10 posted on 08/11/2006 8:59:08 AM PDT by Niteranger68 (I gigged your peace frog.)
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To: Brian Mosely

This is pure bs. Of course, he can be prosecuted. Don't let them get away with this con.


11 posted on 08/11/2006 9:08:58 AM PDT by freekitty
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