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Past Oklahoma officials' trouble with law Updated: Wed, Aug 13, 2008 The following is a list of high-profile cases in which Oklahoma public officials were impeached, convicted, forced to resign or otherwise made headlines for alleged wrongdoings: • 2008: State Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan and his wife, Lori McMahan, were convicted on three felony corruption-related counts.... Read More
Decision to resign saves cash for public Updated: Tue, Jun 17, 2008 House Speaker Chris Benge, R-Tulsa, praised Jeff McMahan's decision to resign Monday from his state auditor post, saying it means taxpayers won't have to pay for a costly impeachment process. But that doesn't mean the McMahan saga has been a cost-free affair. The state House retained an Edmond law firm to assist in... Read More
Auditor, wife facing prison after verdict Updated: Sun, Jun 15, 2008 MUSKOGEE — State Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan faces automatic suspension from office after a federal jury convicted him and his wife on three of eight felony corruption-related counts. Jurors found that Jeff and Lori McMahan illegally accepted excessive campaign money, jewelry and trips from southeastern... Read More
Statement by House Speaker Chris Benge regarding McMahan verdict Updated: Sat, Jun 14, 2008 "It was our intention all along to let the justice system do it's part and we made it a priority to make sure our impeachment preparations did nothing to interfere with that process," said House Speaker Chris Benge, R-Tulsa. "We will now await Mr. McMahan's decision on whether he will resign his position on his own... Read More
Past ties raise ethics issue Updated: Mon, Feb 25, 2008 A co-chairman of the House committee that will explore impeachment proceedings against state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan has a possible conflict of interest, The Oklahoman confirmed Friday. Rep. David Braddock, D-Altus, tried to buy an Altus abstract company in a deal that was contingent upon McMahan... Read More
Did auditor defy oath of office? Updated: Mon, Feb 25, 2008 The attorney for state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan said Friday he will try to delay impeachment proceedings by the House of Representatives against his indicted client. "There's a distinct possibility they could deprive Jeff McMahan of a fair trial,” Rand C. Eddy said. "The reasonable course of action we... Read More
Impeachment panel looks at process Updated: Fri, Feb 22, 2008 A House committee looking into possible impeachment proceedings against state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan held its first meeting behind closed doors Thursday. Meetings four years ago to discuss the impeachment of then-Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher were open to the public. That was news to both the... Read More
Panel set for McMahan impeachment case Updated: Wed, Feb 20, 2008 Four Republicans and four Democrats were named Tuesday to serve on the House Special Investigating Committee, which will look into possible impeachment proceedings against state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan. "It is imperative that this committee be as thorough and nonpartisan as possible as it takes up this... Read More
House could impeach state auditor Updated: Sat, Feb 16, 2008 House members this week are expected to begin the impeachment process against state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan, who faces a nine-count federal indictment and has not been at his state Capitol office in nearly a month. It seems certain the House of Representatives will approve a resolution calling for the... Read More
House members move to investigate auditor Updated: Mon, Feb 11, 2008 House members could act on taking the first step toward impeachment proceedings against state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan as early as next week, a spokeswoman for House Speaker Chris Benge confirmed Monday. The speaker is placing House Resolution 1051, which calls for the formation of a committee to look into... Read More
Testimony ends in Fisher trial Updated: Wed, Feb 8, 2006 Testimony wrapped up this morning in former Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher's embezzlement and perjury trial. Fisher coverage The jury began deliberations at 3:35 p.m. after closing arguments concluded. Fisher, who turned 66 today, did not testify. He is accused of embezzling his own state campaign funds... Read More
Court meets for adjournment Updated: Tue, Sep 28, 2004 Oklahoma's first Court of Impeachment since 1975 met briefly Monday to officially adjourn, ending its work because of Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher's resignation last week. The court had been convened earlier this month to try Fisher on five articles of impeachment voted on by the House of... Read More
Impeached Fisher resigns Updated: Sat, Sep 25, 2004 State Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher resigned Friday, avoiding a Senate ouster trial he expected to lose. Deputy gets agency reins More costs expected Read More
Reaction Updated: Sat, Sep 25, 2004 "We are pleased that Commissioner Fisher has finally taken what most Oklahomans would view as a responsible step." Attorney General Drew Edmondson "Carroll Fisher acted appropriately. His resignation was long overdue, and it will save the taxpayers of Oklahoma the costs of a needless and painful impeachment... Read More
More costs expected Updated: Sat, Sep 25, 2004 Taxpayers' costs associated with the impeachment investigation and trial of state Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher have topped $166,000, with more costs expected despite Fisher's resignation Friday. So far, costs for the House of Representatives to conduct an investigation and meet in session to vote on... Read More
Fisher denied bid to delay Senate trial Updated: Fri, Sep 24, 2004 State Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher lost his final bid Thursday to delay his ouster trial before a Court of Impeachment next week. The Oklahoma Supreme Court denied Fisher's request to block the ouster trial until his criminal cases are over. Continuing coverage Fisher could be removed from office if... Read More
Fisher's delay request denied by chief justice Updated: Wed, Sep 22, 2004 State Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher on Tuesday lost his first request for a delay in his Senate ouster trial. Judge reinstates charge against Fisher's assistant The trial is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Ruling against the commissioner Tuesday was the state Supreme Court's chief justice, Joseph M.... Read More
Fisher has no grounds to delay trial, brief says Updated: Mon, Sep 20, 2004 Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher has no grounds to seek a delay in his Senate impeachment trial, an attorney argued Monday in a brief filed with the Court of Impeachment. Last week, attorneys for Fisher filed a series of motions with the Court of Impeachment and the Oklahoma Supreme Court. A hearing in the... Read More
Fisher tries to block trial Updated: Sat, Sep 18, 2004 Fisher faces five articles of impeachment. If senators convict him on one article of impeachment, Fisher is removed from office. Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher expects another indictment against him, his attorneys revealed Friday in their request to the state Supreme Court to block his Senate ouster trial.... Read More
Fisher's attorney asks for delay Updated: Fri, Sep 17, 2004 The insurance commissioner's attorney asked the Court of Impeachment on Thursday to delay the case, suppress evidence and let him examine each senator-juror to determine whether the commissioner can get a fair trial. Irven Box, attorney for Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher, wants to suppress any evidence... Read More
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