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\nKentucky’s former House speaker has agreed that he violated state ethics laws by behaving in an “inappropriate” way toward a woman who once worked for the House Republican Caucus.<\/p>\n
\nKentucky’s former House speaker has agreed that he violated state ethics laws by behaving in an “inappropriate” way toward a woman who once worked for the House Republican Caucus.<\/p>\n
The woman’s allegations previously led to Jeff Hoover’s signing of a secret sexual harassment settlement last year.
\nHoover agreed to admit the violation as part of an agreement before the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission. It requires him to pay a $1,000 fine and admit he violated the ethics code. The commission would not recommend that he be censured or expelled from the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n
The commission approved the settlement Tuesday (4\/10) morning after reviewing some evidence, including copies of text messages exchanged between Hoover and the woman.<\/p>\n
A lawyer for the woman indicated she agrees a settlement is appropriate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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