Grand jury indicts Gov. Ernie Fletcher

All we can say is, it's about damn time!

Lexington Herald-Leader 05/11/2006 Grand jury indicts Gov. Ernie Fletcher:

"The special grand jury that's been investigating state government hiring practices today indicted Gov. Ernie Fletcher on three misdemeanor charges of conspiracy, official misconduct and political discrimination.

The jury also indicted former transportation Cabinet official Sam Beverage for perjury, which is a felony. And the jury also submitted to Franklin Circuit Judge William Graham 14 more indictments that are under seal.

Those indictments cover crimes that may have occurred before Aug. 29, 2005 when Fletcher pardoned all administration officials except himself.

On the charge of conspiracy, the indictment states Fletcher ,ordered, directed and otherwise approved the development and implementation, of what became known as the governor's personnel initiative."