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Alaska AG, Troopergate Fixture, Resigns

By the Associated Press

Posted Feb 10, 2009 2:30 PM CST

(AP) – Alaska Attorney General Talis Colberg, a key figure in the Troopergate scandal that dogged Sarah Palin's vice presidential bid, has resigned "in the best interest" of the state, Palin's office said in a statement today. Colberg represented seven of the state employees subpoenaed as a result of the abuse-of-power scandal, and has been criticized by the Alaska House Judiciary Committee for his role in the case.

Alaska State Trooper Mike Wooten answers questions about the Troopergate investigation.
Alaska State Trooper Mike Wooten answers questions about the Troopergate investigation.   (AP Photo)
Alaska state Attorney General Talis Colberg.
Alaska state Attorney General Talis Colberg.   (AP Photo)
Alaska state Attorney General Talis Colberg, left, assistant Alaska state Attorney General, Daniel Cheyette, right and  Nelson Cohen, US Attorney for Alaska, back middle.
Alaska state Attorney General Talis Colberg, left, assistant Alaska state Attorney General, Daniel Cheyette, right and Nelson Cohen, US Attorney for Alaska, back middle.   (AP Photo)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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Shannonals
Feb 17, 2009 2:36 AM CST
If I was the Attorney General, the last thing I would have done is resign because I did my job. There is another story following this one
nick
Feb 11, 2009 6:34 AM CST
The clearest path to a second term for Obama is to run against Sarah Palin in 2012.
Guest
Feb 10, 2009 4:53 AM CST
Oh good lord, Palin IS a moronic political trend!

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