Taft Faces Bar Discipline
by TChris
As TalkLeft noted here, Ohio Gov. Bob Taft was convicted of four misdemeanors for failing to report gifts (primarily golf outings) on his financial disclosure statements. The Ohio Supreme Court's disciplinary counsel today filed a disciplinary complaint that could affect Taft's license to practice law.
In today's complaint, Disciplinary Counsel Jonathan E. Coughlan wrote, "Improper conduct on the part of an attorney in government service is more likely to harm the entire system of government in terms of public trust.'' Coughlan said Taft was aware of Ohio disclosure laws and their requirements
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