Former Rep. Vaughn Sues Ethics Commision
Posted on March 19, 2009 at 12:09 amYou don’t see that everyday:
The lawsuit refers to a complaint Vaughn filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission, accusing House Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada of Franklin and House Majority Leader Jason Mumpower of Bristol of improper conduct during the election by misleading voters through Web sites under Vaughn’s name.
The commission dismissed the complaint in January. In the lawsuit, Vaughn accuses the commission of not having the proper number of members to make a decision on the complaint, and calls for another review.
“I’m not really against the commission; all I’m asking them for is an investigation of the issues that I brought before them,” Vaughn said.
No Jail Time For Pleaded Out GOP Operative
Posted on March 13, 2009 at 10:44 amHank Hayes reports that Scott Gilmer, an aide to Rep. Glen Casada, will serve no jail time and pay a $50 fine for creating websites attacking Rep. Nathan Vaughn. Gilmer did not admit any guilt as part of his plea.
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GOP Operative Will Plead No Contest To Vaughn Website Shenanigans
Posted on February 9, 2009 at 1:48 pmTom Humphrey reports:
A Kingsport lawyer says that Scott Gilmer, a state House Republican Caucus staffer, will enter a plea of nolo contendre, or “no contest,” to misdemeanor charges that he violated state law by unauthorized use of former state Rep. Nathan Vaughn’s name on websites.
Larry Roberts, who has served as attorney for Kingsport Democrat Vaughn, said an agreement was reached for Gilmer to enter the plea in Kingsport General Sessions Court later this month. In effect, the plea means that Gilmer accepts the consequences for breaking the law - a $50 fine plus court costs - without actually admitting guilt.
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