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In House Resolution 7002, Mortenson alleges Ravnsborg committed misdemeanor crime, made numerous misrepresentations and misstatements to law enforcement and the public while misusing the "assets of his office."
The 36-31 vote defies a recommendation issued March 28 by a special investigative committee of lawmakers.
As the process of impeachment and potential removal from office continues, the adopted articles of impeachment will be served upon Ravnsborg, which will trigger a 20-day waiting period before the Senate can begin a trial.
After evading jail time for killing a man with his car, South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg (R) was impeached by the state's GOP-controlled House on…
House lawmakers meet Tuesday morning to consider whether to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. This is the first time House lawmakers have considered impeachment of a constitutional officer.