Edmondson: Cargill Won't Be Prosecuted

Attorney General Drew Edmondson's office has found there's nothing to warrant a criminal prosectuion of former Republican House Speaker Lance Cargill.

Cargill was cited by the Ethics Commission in a critical report issued today.

Edmondson spokesman Charlie Price said, "We did not find sufficient evidence to warrant a criminal prosecution."

In a statement, Cargill said, "I certainly worked to promote the election of Republicans, but I never intended to violate any rules of the Ethics Commission, and I acted in good faith in regard to the events at issue.''

Cargill's statement continued: "Although I disagree with the reprimand, I respect the role of the Commission. It is appropriate that they have investigated so that this matter can now be concluded.''

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