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another lovely example of the Republican culture of corruption, good ol' boy Ernie Fletcher of the KY "Jobs for Cronies" and "Blanket Pardons for Cronies" scandal has just been let off the hook.
By ROGER ALFORD, Associated Press Writer 36 minutes ago
FRANKFORT, Ky. - A judge ruled Friday that Gov. Ernie Fletcher, under fire for a hiring scandal, is protected by executive immunity and cannot be prosecuted while in office.
Special Judge David E. Melcher essentially stayed the case until Fletcher's term expires, or unless he is removed through impeachment by the Legislature.
Scott Crawford-Sutherland, the attorney general's top prosecutor, urged the judge not to dismiss the case, saying no man is above the law.
"There is no state in this country that has extended the kind of immunity urged by the governor," he said.
Note: I'm digging around in Google trying to figure out who appointed Melcher. Any guesses?