Mar 07 2008
Panel Recommends Wright Expulsion
State Rep. Thomas Wright acted unethically in pocketing money meant for charity and mishandling campaign contributions and should be kicked out of the legislature, six of his fellow lawmakers concluded Thursday.The disciplinary recommendation by the special House ethics committee will now be considered by the whole chamber. But it was unclear when – or if – House Speaker Joe Hackney would ask Gov. Mike Easley to call the General Assembly back to Raleigh for a special session.
It looks like Wright’s future in the General Assembly is short lived. Jim Black had better start making some room in his jail cell. He’s going to have a new roommate shortly.
