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Post by Logan on Dec 8, 2016 22:14:28 GMT -6
Georgia Supreme Court approves legal reprimand for House SpeakerATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Supreme Court has determined that House Speaker David Ralston (R) will receive a minor reprimand for violating attorney rules of conduct. Thursday's decision finalizes a settlement negotiated with the State Bar of Georgia. The Bar filed the complaint in 2014 and asked the Supreme Court to appoint an official to investigate accusations that Ralston neglected a case and improperly advanced $22,000 for the client's personal expenses. In the settlement, Ralston admits violating two rules by making the payments. He will be reprimanded by a review panel. Read more: goldenisles.news/news/state_news/supreme-court-approves-legal-reprimand-for-house-speaker/article_64ccd700-9e8a-5c64-9d47-246fdc8dcd31.html
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