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Sanford Didn't Use State Money for Trips: Cops

Inquiry finds he broke no laws, as governor says he won't resign

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 2, 2009 2:26 PM CDT
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(Newser) – South Carolina authorities say philandering Governor Mark Sanford did not use state funds to visit his Argentine mistress or break any laws, the State reports. “The man has been open with us,” said the director of the State Law Enforcement Division after an investigation. "We have found no improper use of public funds."

Sanford has reimbursed the state $3,300 for a South American business trip in which he met with the woman. But the trip overall was a legitimate one, and what Sanford did after hours has no bearing on that, said the SLED chief. Sanford, meanwhile, issued a statement today saying he has no plans to resign, despite rising calls for him to do just that.

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.   (AP Photo)
Reggie Lloyd.
Reggie Lloyd.   (AP Photo)
Maria Belen Chapur.
Maria Belen Chapur.   (AP Photo)
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford gestures as he talks during an interview.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford gestures as he talks during an interview.   (AP Photo)
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NotEvsie
Jul 4, 2009 5:15 AM CDT
Let's not be too cynical here - there are genuinely corrupt politicians at almost every level, let's save our anger for them. Sanford didn't use state money for trips. The one legitimate trip he took in which he met the woman after his work was done he has reimbursed to remove even a hint of impropriety with state funds. He's screwed up on a personal and political level - but he's not a crook.
nick
Jul 3, 2009 12:07 PM CDT
1) "Sanford Didn't Use State Money for Trips'; and 2) " Sanford has reimbursed the state $3,300 for a South American business trip in which he met with the woman". Logic test: If one, then two? Nope! If two, then one? Nope.
Doctor-Zaius
Jul 3, 2009 1:52 AM CDT
Let me de-spin it for you. He hasn't used state money...because he paid it back after the fact.

 
South Carolina • Argentina • governor • political scandal • Mark Sanford • extramarital affair • Reggie Lloyd • State Law Enforcement Division

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