Ethics probe starts for Colo. GOP lawmaker
DENVER — A Republican lawmaker facing an ethics panel over a controversial traffic stop can present emails, receipts, voicemails and other evidence she deems relevant in a case that raised questions about preferential treatment of legislators.
Collbran Rep. Laura Bradford also has until Saturday to issue a written response to the ethics panel. Monday was its first meeting.
Denver police suspected her of driving drunk Jan. 25 but say they couldn't detain her because of a constitutional provision that protects lawmakers during session. Police later apologized for misrepresenting facts and making it appear she used her position to avoid arrest.
Bradford's case has thrown into question the House GOP's one-vote advantage because she has threatened to leave the party amid the ethics probe, which she says is unnecessary.
The panel meets again next week.
