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Published: March 18, 2008
Edmond lawyer to lead inquiry
By Michael McNutt
An Edmond lawyer will start work immediately to guide a House committee looking into possible impeachment proceedings against state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan , a committee co-chairman said Monday.

Andy Lester , a partner in the Edmond firm Lester, Loving and Davies, was hired Monday by the eight-member committee to serve as special counsel.

McMahan and his wife, Lori, have pleaded not guilty to federa...

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