Senator calls for investigation of Joe Deters, Pat DeWine
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Published: Aug. 16, 2017 at 1:46 AM EDT|Updated: Aug. 16, 2017 at 1:21 PM EDT
CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - State Sen. Cecil Thomas (D-North Avondale) is calling for an independent investigation of Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat DeWine and Hamilton County Chief Prosecutor Joe Deters.
"Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat DeWine, in collusion with Hamilton County Chief Prosecutor Joe Deters, appears to have secured a public contract for his son Matt DeWine," reads a statement released Tuesday by Thomas's office.
Thomas wants an investigation into whether an Ohio law was violated, Having an unlawful interest in a public contract.
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