Was wondering why this hasn’t been diaried yet, as it was mentioned on both Countdown and the Rachel Maddow show, but Todd Palin is ignoring the subpoena by refusing to testify in the Troopergate hearings. There aren’t many details out yet, and I’ll post more info as it becomes available, but Huffpo just posted a quick article, a few excerpts belopw the fold.
The full, yet short, Huffpo article can be found here.
A few tidbits:
McCain-Palin spokesman Ed O'Callaghan said Thursday that Todd Palin no longer believes the Legislature's investigation is legitimate.
A key lawmaker says uncooperative witnesses are stalling the investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, delays that could last until after Election Day.
Sen. Bill Wielechowski, a Democrat from Anchorage, said Thursday that subpoenaed witnesses who are refusing to testify can continue to do so for months without penalty.
Subpoenas were approved for 13 potential witnesses, including Palin's husband Todd. The investigation is trying to determine whether Palin improperly fired her public safety commissioner in July after he refused to fire her ex-brother-in-law.
There aren’t many details as to whether or not Palin can actually get away with this, nor have there been any official reactions from either Presidential Campaign. So much for the Palins having nothing to hide... How do these people get away with behavior like this? Abusing one’s power to cover up previous abuses of power?
Thanks but no thanks to more lies and corruption, Madam governor.
Update:
According to information that has been added to the original article, the investigation will proceed as planned and the prosecutor may still be able to release his findings in October based on the 17 witnesses that have already been interviewed.
As far as the First Dude getting away with thumbing his nose at the investigator’s subpoenas, there could be repercussions. Per Alaska Law:
Ignoring a legislative subpoena is punishable by a fine up to $500 and up to six months in jail under Alaska law. But courts are reluctant to intervene in legislative matters and the full Legislature must be in session to bring contempt charges