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Dann admits guilt to criminal charges
For two years, former attorney general Marc Dann insisted that while he made mistakes, he committed no crimes. But on Friday, May 7, Dann pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor ethics charges in the scandal that forced him to resign, damaged his reputation and finances and destroyed his marriage.
Franklin County Municipal Court Judge Ted Barrows sentenced Dann to $1,000 in fines and 500 hours of community service, plus court costs. Dann told the judge that he was unable to pay the fines until next week.
Dann said he would report the convictions to the disciplinary counsel of the Ohio Supreme Court and make an argument that he should be allowed to continue practicing law.
Dann accepted responsibility for his actions and pleaded guilty to one count of soliciting or receiving improper compensation and one count of filing false financial disclosure statements.
Dann, a Democrat, held the attorney general’s office for just 17 months. His administration was marked by gaffes and then a sexual harassment scandal involving his top aide. Dann admitted that he was unprepared for the office and confessed to an extramarital affair with a junior staffer.
The scandal led to Dann being forced to resign May 14, 2008 and investigations by the state Inspector General, Ohio Ethics Commission, Secretary of State, state Auditor and Ohio Highway Patrol.
In addition to Dann, the following people also pleaded guilty to criminal charges during the probe: Alyssa Lenhoff, his estranged wife; Edgar Simpson, his former chief of staff; Leo Jennings III, his former communications director; and Tony Gutierrez, his former general services director.
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By We The People
May 18, 2010 11:38 PM | Link to this
This is some justice but it is still less than other citizens of Ohio would have recieved. His practicing license needs to be suspended for life. Then perhaps We the People who live below poverty levels will have real justice instead of WHo you blow justice.