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State attorney asking members of expressway board to appear before grand jury
State Attorney Jeff Ashton is asking members of the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority to appear before a grand jury investigating alleged violations of the state's sunshine laws.
In an email to the Orlando Sentinel, Ashton's chief assistant said late Wednesday that board members who agree to appear will receive no form of immunity but will be given the opportunity "to answer questions and tell their side of the story."
Richard Wallsh said all five board members have been asked to appear.
That includes Scott Batterson, Marco Pena and Noranne Downs. A grand jury is looking into claims that they may have violated the state's government-in-the-sunshine laws.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-expressway-board-grand-jury-20140312,0,3840337.story