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TEXAS GOVERNOR INDICTED IN CASE ALLEGING ABUSES.

Source :
New York Times. 8/16/2014, Vol. 163 Issue 56595, pA1-A14. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses grand jury indictment of Texas governor Rick Perry on felony charges that he abused power by pressuring Travis County, Texas district attorney Rosemary Lehmberg to step down from her office. Topics addressed include allegations that Perry threatened to cut off state funding for Lehmberg's office after she was arrested for drunken driving, as well as the case's implications regarding Perry's veto power as governor.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
163
Issue :
56595
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
97480407