BULLETIN: Attorney General Scott Pruitt has announced that the state multi-county grand jury will probe allegations in Rogers County brought by Sheriff Scott Walton, Claremore Police Investigator John Singer and four others against the District Attorney, three top aides and two county commissioners. The multi-county panel also will investigate complaints filed by District Attorney Janice Steidley, which have not yet been detailed but which are expected to include allegations against Walton, Singer and the other petitioners in a half-million dollar lawsuit filed against them two days ago. Other issues are likely involved, but an attorney generals spokesman has not yet provided details. All three district judges in the 12th Judicial District--Dynda Post, Terry McBride and Dwayne Steidley--have endorsed the multi-county grand jury approach, saying in a joint statement, The judges agree that the Hon. Jefferson Sellers was correct in his ruling (issued Tuesday) dismissing the recent grand jury petition in accordance with the law; however, there are a significant number of Rogers County citizens who desire that a grand jury investigate various allegations directed at Rogers County government and Rogers County law enforcement. We have explored the options available and believe that a grand jury is the best hope of resolving the issues and restoring some normalcy to the operation of county government and the criminal justice system in Rogers County. Reporters are gathering more information which will be posted as it becomes available. Please watch this facebook page and oologah.net for details.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:16:52 +0000
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