Statement of Attorney General George Jepsen
Concerning House Speaker Chris Donovan
"I am deeply troubled by the allegations in the arrest warrant affidavit that conduit contributions to Speaker Donovan’s congressional campaign were made with the intent to directly influence legislation. I commend the United States Attorney’s Office for its action, and urge it to aggressively continue its investigation. Unfortunately, these allegations cast doubt on the integrity of legislative actions at the core of Speaker Donovan’s responsibilities. Accordingly, Rep. Donovan has wisely chosen to recuse himself from acting as Speaker of the House during the upcoming special legislative session. As the investigation unfolds, he will need to guide his actions by what is best for the people of Connecticut, even should that come at the expense of his congressional campaign or his tenure as House Speaker."
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