No, I don’t plan to blog about this (too busy working on important stuff), but, well, it wouldn’t be right to let the day go by here without at least a little mention:
AG Ferguson joined by PDC Chair Anne Levinson announces $2mm lawsuit against Tim Eyman and associates for concealment pic.twitter.com/4eSgsNHAqF
— WA Attorney General (@AGOWA) March 31, 2017
So, our old friend Tim Eyman (this blog’s namesake) faces a $2 million civil penalty. Which is great and all that. But I must admit to being disappointed that he isn’t facing felony charges. And no, I’m not afraid to publicly assert that I think he committed multiple felonies.
FYI, for those keeping track, I first broke the story that ultimately led to this lawsuit almost five years ago in The Stranger. As for the notion that Timmy was getting kickbacks from signature gatherers, I suggested that back in 2006. So, you know, I told you so.
Lock him up!
Lock him up!
Lock him up!
P.S., see #45 and #53 in preceding thread. Funny how Czechsaaz, Roger Rabbit, and Goldy are all thinking about Timmeh Stickyfingers at the same time. I wonder how that happened? Telepathy?
Go Bob, Go!
I’m too disappointed the AG didn’t go for a criminal prosecution now or previously. The fact he is going for a civil indicates he has a weak case, nd brining any action is more about politics than any criminal or civil wrong doing. Or the AG is doing something to make his supporters feel good. He may win the case, but the defense is going to call it politically motivated, and if they can show it the case is sunk. And even if they get a conviction, it’s not over until at least the appeal is done. So this is going to drag on for another 5 years, and charges should have been brought 4 years ago. So has the time tolled for charges or for any civil action?