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Alabama governor resigns, avoids impeachment hearings over sex scandal, misuse of funds
April 10, 2017 at 19:50
As of 5:59pm local time, Bentley was anticipated to speak to the media at any moment.
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has resigned ahead of impeachment hearings over alleged misuse of state resources and a sex scandal. The 74-year-old was booked into Montgomery County Jail on two misdemeanor charges, a result of a plea deal.
Bentley was charged Monday with two misdemeanors, the result of a plea deal to avoid felony charges. His bond was set at $300, according to the Alabama Media Group. The charges were one count of failure to disclose information on a statement of economic interest and failure to file campaign finance reports.
His resignation was confirmed in court in the form of a letter to Lieutenant Governor Kay Ellen Ivey, who will succeed Bentley to become Alabama's 54th governor.
Read More (...)Mugshot is up, expected in court any minute. pic.twitter.com/LWAtnl0C0F
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