Subject: Rick Scott: "Liar"
Friends,
We’re just weeks into Gov. Rick Scott’s second term, and he’s already caught up in a major scandal. First it was reported that Scott lied about his firing of Florida’s top cop, longtime Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Gerald Bailey. Now it appears that the firing was politically motivated and that Scott violated both state and federal law.
Join me and call on US Attorney Pamela Marsh urging her to launch an independent investigation into “Baileygate”: http://act.progressflorida.org/sign/baileygate_us/?source=taf
The media has reported that Bailey’s ouster had nothing to do with his job performance, and instead was likely retribution for his refusal to participate in unethical campaign activities on behalf of the governor. The Tampa Bay Times/Miami Herald Capital Bureau reported that Bailey stated that Scott’s office made repeated efforts “to falsely name someone a target in a criminal case, hire political allies for state jobs, and intercede in an outside investigation of a prospective Scott appointee.”
If true, Scott may have violated federal and state laws, including misusing his official position as governor. A thorough independent investigation is clearly warranted.
Join me in writing US Attorney Marsh and urge her to investigate: http://act.progressflorida.org/sign/baileygate_us/?source=taf
Rick Scott has shown time and time again that he thinks he’s above the law. But the widening “Baileygate” scandal reeks of corruption and, if properly investigated, could mean serious consequences for the governor. Thanks for your help.
