Henry Says Special Prosecutor Not Needed

Governor Brad Henry says there's no need for a special prosecutor to investigate the straw donor scandal. Through spokesman Paul Sund, the governor said a federal investigation is underway and unless federal prosecutors need "additional assistance, there is no compelling reason to take the extraordinary action of creating a special investigative entity."

Henry reacted to Republican State Chairman Gary Jones' call for a special prosecutor. See the details of Jones' request in the story below.

Attorney General Drew Edmondson said he views Jones' call as "nothing more than politics...."

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