Rinehart Saga Continues

No surprise in this corner, the opinion by Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater that County Commissioner Brent Rinehart can't be removed because of allegations made against him. Prater says the alleged crimes occurred before Rinehart was elected commissioner and that precludes any ouster action against him.

But. It's been reported the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation also is checking into Rinehart's actions as commissioner.

And. Rinehart has filed a complaint with the Oklahoma Bar Association over remarks Attorney General Drew Edmondson made after Rinehart was charged. Rinehart says Edmondson made "prejudicial statements that I am guilty to illegal conduct...."

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