Michigan Judge Tosses Case for Ex-Lawmaker in Sex Scandal
Source: Associated Press
A judge dismissed misconduct charges Tuesday against a former Michigan lawmaker who was forced from office in a sex scandal and ordered another ex-legislator to stand trial.
Lansing District Judge Hugh Clarke Jr. ruled that there was not enough evidence for Cindy Gamrat to face felony misconduct in office charges. But he said the case against Todd Courser will proceed on two of four counts a perjury charge that carries a maximum 15 years in prison and a misconduct in office charge that has a maximum penalty of five years.
Clarke tossed two other misconduct charges against Courser.
Gamrat, 42, became only the fourth legislator in state history to be expelled in September. Courser, 43, resigned rather than be kicked out.
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By DAVID EGGERT, ASSOCIATED PRESS LANSING, Mich. Jun 14, 2016, 3:43 PM ET