Governor's deputy says state IG report was biased; suggests funding for outside probe of parole board
PATRICK WILSON AND MARK BOWES Richmond Times-Dispatch RICHMONDâGov. Ralph Northamâs chief of staff said Tuesday that a state watchdog report that found wrongdoing at the Virginia Parole Board was biased and that the governor is talking to lawmakers about state funding for an independent investigation of controversies surrounding the board. Clark Mercerâs comments came at a news conference the day after an investigator at the Office of the State Inspector General filed a whistleblower lawsuit against her boss, alleging the governorâs staff intimidated the agency...
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