Republican Kentucky Gov. Indicted by Grand Jury..another bites the dust!

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, Associated Press Writer
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FRANKFORT, Ky. - A grand jury indicted Gov. Ernie Fletcher on misdemeanor charges Thursday, accusing him of illegally rewarding political supporters with state jobs since taking office two years ago.

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Fletcher was charged with conspiracy, official misconduct and violating a prohibition against political discrimination. Spokesman Troy Body said the Republican governor would release a statement later Thursday.

For nearly a year, the special grand jury has been investigating whether the Fletcher administration broke state law by basing personnel decisions on political considerations.

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