Grand Jury Rips ME's Office, Issues Indictments

A state grand jury today returned two sealed indictments and in its public report called for reforms in the medical examiner's office, including its merger with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

The report alleged that Kevin Rowland, the former chief investigator, "was obviously abusive," but for years was allowed to have "absolute power, control and authority over the entire office." Rowland refused to testify before the grand jury.

The Oklahoman's Nolan Clay has a comprehensive report at www.newsok.com.

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