Media Reports Drove Easley Investigation
Prosecutors relied on information from 'CJ', other sources
RALEIGH (By Don Carrington, Carolina Journal Online) — State and federal prosecutors have acknowledged to 'Carolina Journal' that their decision to open a corruption investigation often stems from a news story suggesting improper behavior or criminality by public officials.
“The case [against former Gov. Mike Easley] began after credible allegations of misconduct were presented in the news media,” U.S. Attorney George Holding told 'CJ'. “Without investigative journalists here in the capital, much misconduct would not have come to light.”
Holding said the federal probe of Easley — the first North Carolina governor convicted of a felony for official actions during his time in office — officially began in February 2009.
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RALEIGH (By Don Carrington, Carolina Journal Online) — State and federal prosecutors have acknowledged to 'Carolina Journal' that their decision to open a corruption investigation often stems from a news story suggesting improper behavior or criminality by public officials.
“The case [against former Gov. Mike Easley] began after credible allegations of misconduct were presented in the news media,” U.S. Attorney George Holding told 'CJ'. “Without investigative journalists here in the capital, much misconduct would not have come to light.”
Holding said the federal probe of Easley — the first North Carolina governor convicted of a felony for official actions during his time in office — officially began in February 2009.
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