Governor's deputy chief of staff among those indicted in hiring probe

[tsuki]

(WKYT-27)

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A special grand jury indicted three of Gov. Ernie Fletcher's subordinates Wednesday, including his deputy chief of staff, on various misdemeanor charges, including criminal conspiracy and political discrimination.


Dick Murgatroyd, Fletcher's deputy chief of staff and former deputy transportation secretary, was indicted on allegations of political discrimination, criminal conspiracy and violating state employees' rights. Cory Meadows, executive director of transportation enhancement programs; and Dan Druen, a Transportation Cabinet commissioner, were also indicted on misdemeanor political discrimination and criminal conspiracy charges. Druen had previously been indicted on other misdemeanor charges related to the investigation.

"These indictments allege specific violations in regard to specific personnel actions that occurred involving employees within the Transportation Cabinet," prosecutor Scott Crawford-Sutherland told reporters at the Franklin County courthouse.

The indictments cap two days of work this week by the Franklin County special grand jury investigating allegations that the Fletcher administration has based personnel decisions within the state Merit System on politics rather than candidates' qualifications. That system was established in 1960 to insulate rank-and-file employees from political influence. Violations are misdemeanors.

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Keep the culture of corruption rolling.

[fob]

1. Heavens to Murgatroyd!

Yeah, I can cross that off my list. I never thought a REAL occasion would ever present itself!

[jojo54]

2. LMAO

Heaven's to Murgatroyd.......that's the first thing I thougt of too.

[mom cat]

3. Drip, drip, drippity drip drip.

:evilgrin:

[Pithy Cherub]

4. Soon, we'll be able to shoot the rapids in all this water

:evilgrin:

Go Dean:woohoo:! Everyday the REPUBLICAN culture of corruption is popping up in a different state: Ohio, Kentucky, California, DC...

on edit: to ensure the rightful credit of corruption goes to republicans...

[mom cat]

5. Fraud is busting out all over!

[Carla in Ca]

7. Some leadership Dems have asked Dean to

'soften his tone' regarding his culture of corruption talking points. I wonder if they might want to join him now. What a day!

[Roland99]

6. Related Threads

Merit system inquiry expands
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=154x619

WHAS Radio reported earlier today that 3 in DoT have been indicted
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=154x573

High-ranking Fletcher administration aide resigns
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=154x567

[Moderator]

8. kick

[MaineDem]

9. (KY) Governor's deputy chief of staff among those indicted in hiring probe

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A special grand jury indicted three of Gov. Ernie Fletcher's subordinates, including his deputy chief of staff, on various misdemeanor charges, including criminal conspiracy and political discrimination.

Dick Murgatroyd, Fletcher's deputy chief of staff and former deputy transportation secretary, was indicted Wednesday on allegations of political discrimination, criminal conspiracy and violating state employees' rights. Cory Meadows, executive director of transportation enhancement programs; and Dan Druen, a Transportation Cabinet commissioner, were also indicted on misdemeanor political discrimination and criminal conspiracy charges. Druen had previously been indicted on other misdemeanor charges related to the investigation.

"These indictments allege specific violations in regard to specific personnel actions that occurred involving employees within the Transportation Cabinet," prosecutor Scott Crawford-Sutherland told reporters at the Franklin County courthouse.

http://www.wkyt.com/global/story.asp?s=3563613&ClientType=Printable

[WhiteTara]

10. kick

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