Looks like one of the three prominent Republicans planning on running for governor is emanating more stink.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Attorney General Jim Petro has been given until Monday to explain to the Ohio Supreme Court why he should not be held in contempt for not complying with its order to release coin investment records requested by The (Toledo) Blade.The newspaper had asked the court to enforce its July 13 order that the state release transaction and business records from Tom Noe's now-closed coin funds.
Petro has about 120 boxes of records seized from Noe, whose handling of a $50 million state investment in rare coins sparked the investment scandal.
Petro has released only three boxes so far, saying they must be reviewed before release. Noe has said up to $13 million is missing from the fund that should be worth $58 million, and Petro has accused him to stealing at least $4 million.
Petro spokeswoman Kim Norris said on Wednesday that the attorney general is complying with the court order while shielding documents necessary for the criminal investigation.
State Inspector General Tom Charles asked Petro not to release any more documents except for about 40 boxes' worth related to the coin transactions.
Not so good for the game of Buckeye Republican Musical ChairsTM