But his emails: Missouri AG defends Josh Hawley's use and deletion of private messages

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Source: Kansas City Star

But his emails: Missouri AG defends Josh Hawley’s use and deletion of private messages

The Kansas City Star Editorial Board
Fri, June 3, 2022, 6:00 AM

We know that U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley used private email accounts to conduct public business while he was Missouri attorney general. The action violated the state’s Sunshine Law, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee claimed in lawsuit against his office.

Last week, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Jon Beetem heard arguments in court, where the state vigorously defended Hawley’s actions. Private emails stored on non-government servers are not public records, counsel for the AG’s office argued.

The messages no longer exist, attorneys claimed. Therefore, the communication should not be considered public records.

How is that right?

The practice of using private means to conduct official state business undermines state open records laws and has no place in Missouri politics.

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Read more: https://news.yahoo.com/emails-missouri-ag-defends-josh-100000458.html

[viva la]

1. Isn't this the state where the GOP is running an abuser for Governor?

What a mess that primary will be.

[crickets]

2. IOKIYAR

"It's okay if you're a Republican."