The House Democratic Caucus spent $677,284 on taxpayer-funded lawyers during the course of the attorney general’s investigation of the Bonusgate scandal - but it refuses to release the names of 110 caucus employees who benefited from the free legal advice.And I thought Ohio Democrats were bold! This takes the cake, man...
William Chadwick, a consultant hired by House Majority Leader Rep. H. William DeWeese, D-Waynesburg, said attorney-client privilege and a sealed order from the presiding grand jury judge prohibits release of the names.
“It’s the right of a person to seek the advice of council without saying you have sought the advice of council, and without fear that getting help is going to be used against them,” said Chadwick, a former Philadelphia prosecutor whose firm was paid more than $800,000 to aid the caucus during the investigation. As part of that representation, Chadwick oversaw hiring free legal representation for caucus employees.
The NRSC hits the nail squarely on the head:
This is the type of behavior that drives taxpayers and voters nuts. Taxpayer funds should not be used to defend people who are being investigated for committing crimes that involved abusing the public trust using taxpayer dollars to fund political activity.This brand of hubris should be a harbinger for PA Democrats...
