Montgomery, AL – A former Alabama judge has asked the state attorney general and the State Ethics Commission to investigate Secretary of State Beth Chapman's use of her campaign fund.
In a letter to both offices, former appeals court judge Mark Montiel questioned contributions Chapman received after her election in November 2006 and payments to her family and her business after the election. Montiel says the actions necessitate an independent investigation.
Chapman said Monday there have been no violations. She said she could have explained that to Montiel if he had contacted her before seeking an investigation.
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