Republicans cited for misconduct, misuse of taxpayer resources in Michigan House probe
LANSING, MI — Michigan Reps. Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat engaged in misconduct and misused taxpayer resources, according to preliminary findings from a House Business Office probe prompted by a sex scandal that has rocked the state Capitol.
"After completing the investigation, we have preliminary findings of both misconduct and the misuse of taxpayer resources by both representatives," Director Tim Bowlin said in a Monday afternoon statement.
The House Business Office is not releasing its full findings at this time. Instead, it has sent its preliminary report to outside attorneys for an independent review.
"Asking an outside counsel to review the report is a normal process to protect the privacy and confidentiality of affected individuals and ensure compliance with Human Resources regulations," Bowlin said. " The findings will be made public once the legal review has been completed."
Gamrat and Courser, tea party favorites and avowed social conservatives, have resisted calls to resign since news of their extra-marital affair and a subsequent cover-up broke earlier this month.
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