Attempted raids on two of the state’s largest casinos recently ignited a media firestorm between gambling supporters and leaders of Gov. Bob Riley’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling. Attorney General Troy King was even asked to step in and stop the task force’s actions.
And if Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, has his way and legislators pass Senate Bill (SB) 375, a governor would no longer have authority to initiate or direct civil or criminal proceedings. All of that authority will be given to the attorney general.
Several district attorneys have spoken out against this bill that would void the governor’s previous authority concerning civil or criminal proceedings. Riley said the bill could have “disastrous consequences.” (TAB)
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