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*[[Tracey Bernett]] (D) State Representative from Logmont in District 12 was accused of living at a different address from the one she was registered at . She was charged with perjury, attempting to influence a public servant, forgery and providing false information about a residence. She resigned her position before trial could begin. The court will not enter the felony charge if she successfully completes the deferred judgment and sentence, but the misdemeanor will remain on her record. (2023){{cite news| publisher=coloradosun.com| date=January 8, 2023| title=State representative accused of lying about her residence resigns on eve of Colorado’s 2023 lawmaking term| author=Jesse Paul| url=https://coloradosun.com/2023/01/08/tracey-bernett-resigns-colorado-legislature}} |
*[[Tracey Bernett]] (D) State Representative from Logmont in District 12 was accused of living at a different address from the one she was registered at . She was charged with perjury, attempting to influence a public servant, forgery and providing false information about a residence. She resigned her position before trial could begin. The court will not enter the felony charge if she successfully completes the deferred judgment and sentence, but the misdemeanor will remain on her record. (2023){{cite news| publisher=coloradosun.com| date=January 8, 2023| title=State representative accused of lying about her residence resigns on eve of Colorado’s 2023 lawmaking term| author=Jesse Paul| url=https://coloradosun.com/2023/01/08/tracey-bernett-resigns-colorado-legislature}} |
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*[[Randy Baumgardner]] (R) State Senator from Hot Sulphur Springs in the 8th District, was investigated twice for grabbing a staffers buttocks, making inappropriate comments and creating a hostile work environment for five others. Twice he was recommended for expulsion, but the motions failed. When Baumgardner was denied a committee position he resigned before a third expulsion vote could be held. (2019){{cite news | publisher = cpr.org | date = December 18, 2018 | title = Sen. Randy Baumgardner, Center Of Several Sexual Harassment Allegations, Resigns | author = Bente Birkeland | url = https://www.cpr.org/2018/12/18/sen-randy-baumgardner-center-of-several-sexual-harassment-allegations-resigns}} |
*[[Randy Baumgardner]] (R) State Senator from Hot Sulphur Springs in the 8th District, was investigated twice for grabbing a staffers buttocks, making inappropriate comments and creating a hostile work environment for five others. Twice he was recommended for expulsion, but the motions failed. When Baumgardner was denied a committee position he resigned before a third expulsion vote could be held. (2019){{cite news | publisher = cpr.org | date = December 18, 2018 | title = Sen. Randy Baumgardner, Center Of Several Sexual Harassment Allegations, Resigns | author = Bente Birkeland | url = https://www.cpr.org/2018/12/18/sen-randy-baumgardner-center-of-several-sexual-harassment-allegations-resigns}} |
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Latest revision as of 17:36, 11 December 2023
Colorado political crime and scandals
The U.S. state of Colorado has experienced numerous political scandals in various parts of its legislature and executive branches.
Scandals[edit]
The list does not include crimes that occur outside the politician’s tenure (such as before or after his term in office) unless they specifically stem from acts made while in office, such as bribery, and discovered later. Different scandals on different dates may result in multiple listings.
- Tracey Bernett (D) State Representative from Logmont in District 12 was accused of living at a different address from the one she was registered at . She was charged with perjury, attempting to influence a public servant, forgery and providing false information about a residence. She resigned her position before trial could begin. The court will not enter the felony charge if she successfully completes the deferred judgment and sentence, but the misdemeanor will remain on her record. (2023)[1]
- Randy Baumgardner (R) State Senator from Hot Sulphur Springs in the 8th District, was investigated…
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