South California Gov. Mark Sanford May Use Legal Action to Prevent Handing Over an Ethics Report

Following lawmakers’ desires to obtain a probe into South California governor Mark Sanford’s travel expenses, Sanford explains that he will use any and all necessary legal action to prevent the probe from going public.

The preliminary state Ethics Commission report in question, containing an in-depth look at Gov. Sanford’s travel expenses, may answer questions regarding alleged use of the government-funded air travel to see a woman with whom was having an affair. The affair allegedly lasted for one year, leading many to question the South California governor’s integrity when the relationship was finally made public.

Sanford admits to the extramarital affair and has apologized, but he denies traveling illicitly. Even still, speculation alone has caused many to call for Sanford resignation. State Republication Party leaders met on Thursday, September 10, 2009, to discuss the dilemma. In July, a Republican Party executive committee censured Sanford for the affair. Further action may be taken against Sanford by the Party if public opinion continues to favor resignation or if released reports do indeed confirm illicit use of government-funded air travel.

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