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Prosecution of former Spokane mayor appears unlikely
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| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Edited | Ralphie Mar 23, 2006 11:49am |
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| Media | Newspaper - Seattle Times |
| News Date | Thursday, March 23, 2006 05:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Criminal prosecution of former Mayor Jim West for official misconduct appears unlikely, Mayor Dennis Hession says.
West, 59, was recalled by 65 percent of the voters in a special election Dec. 6 for allegedly misusing his city-owned computer to make dates with young men he met in an online gay chat room.
Federal prosecutors last month declined to file public corruption charges. Meanwhile, a city investigation accused West of violating city computer policies and of breaking a state law that prohibits public officials from using their office to pursue personal interests.
Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna said he can't "seize jurisdiction" in the case, which must be decided by local officials. Spokane County Prosecutor Steve Tucker said he has a conflict of interest and can't get involved. He said police must decide if West committed a felony. |
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