[Vision2020] Palin Implicated in Ethics Probe

[Tom Hansen]

Courtesy of today's (July 21, 2009) Anchorage Daily News at:

http://www.adn.com/palin/story/871750.html

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Palin implicated in ethics probe

An independent investigator has found evidence that Gov. Sarah Palin may
have violated ethics laws by accepting private donations to pay her legal
debts.

The report obtained by The Associated Press says Palin is securing
unwarranted benefits and receiving improper gifts through the Alaska Fund
Trust, set up by supporters.

An investigator for the state Personnel Board says in his July 14 report
that there is probable cause to believe Palin used or attempted to use her
official position for personal gain because she authorized the creation of
the trust as the "official" legal defense fund.

The fund aims to help Palin pay off debts stemming from multiple ethics
complaints against her, most of which have been dismissed. Palin says she
owes more than $500,000 in legal fees.

A call seeking comment from her lawyer was not immediately returned.

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Seeya round town, Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

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