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Scissor Tales: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
Fri, Nov 7, 2008
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The trial bar in Oklahoma didn’t exactly get much bang for its considerable bucks in Tuesday’s election. Lawyers spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on races that were considered...
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The trial bar in Oklahoma didn’t exactly get much bang for its considerable bucks in Tuesday’s election. Lawyers spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on races that were considered...
Decision to resign saves cash for public
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...
Past Oklahoma officials' trouble with law
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, wife facing prison after verdict
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....
Statement by House Speaker Chris Benge regarding McMahan verdict
Sat, Jun 14, 2008
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"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...
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"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...
Did auditor defy oath of office?
Mon, Feb 25, 2008
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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...
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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...
Impeachment panel looks at process
Fri, Feb 22, 2008
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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...
Panel set for McMahan impeachment case
Wed, Feb 20, 2008
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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...
House could impeach state auditor
Sat, Feb 16, 2008
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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...
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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...
House members move to investigate auditor
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...
Testimony ends in Fisher trial
Thu, May 18, 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...
Court meets for adjournment
Thu, May 18, 2006
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...
More costs expected
Thu, May 18, 2006
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...
Reaction
Thu, May 18, 2006
"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...
Impeached Fisher resigns
Thu, May 18, 2006
State Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher resigned Friday, avoiding a Senate ouster trial he expected to lose. Deputy gets agency reins More costs expected
Fisher denied bid to delay Senate trial
Thu, May 18, 2006
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...
Fisher's delay request denied by chief justice
Thu, May 18, 2006
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...
Fisher has no grounds to delay trial, brief says
Thu, May 18, 2006
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...
Fisher tries to block trial
Thu, May 18, 2006
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...
Attorney asks court to block impeachment trial
Thu, May 18, 2006
Attorneys for state Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher asked the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Friday to stay his Senate impeachment trial. More Fisher coverage A brief in support of the stay...
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