Courser Gamrat Sex Scandal Hearing Day 3 Part 1 09/10/15 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Committee members discuss the expulsion of Representative Todd Corser and Representative Cindy Gamett following their admission of guilt in a scandal involving the misuse of state resources.

Key Insights

• ❓ Both Todd Corser and Cindy Gamett have admitted to the wrongdoing outlined in the House Business Report, which involved the misuse of state resources.
• 💬 The committee has received numerous public comments related to the case, and written comments that are relevant to the testimony will be added to the public record.
• 📞 It is recommended that Todd Corser be expelled immediately, while Cindy Gamett should receive a censure with harsh penalties and conditions.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: Why was Dan Master included in the report even though he wasn't employed by the House at the time of the incident?

Dan Master came forward with what he thought was relevant evidence, but after an interview with Tim Bolan, it was determined that he had no relevant information.

Q: How much has the investigation cost the taxpayers of Michigan?

The total cost of the investigation has not been tallied, but it is known that many attorneys and staff members have spent countless hours working on it over the past month.

Q: Were exit interviews conducted on Ben Graham, Keith Allard, and Joshua Klein?

Exit interviews were conducted on Ben Graham and Keith Allard, as is the usual practice after a termination in the House. It is not clear whether an exit interview was conducted for Joshua Klein.

Q: Did the committee review the exit interviews?

No, the committee did not review any exit interviews.

Q: Did Mr. Schwarzel receive the flagged email that Tag Courser sent?

Mr. Schwarzel received a copy of the flagged email, although he was not an original recipient. He received it several times, forwarded from others.

Q: Should Keith Allard and Ben Graham be subpoenaed to testify?

Some committee members believe it is necessary to subpoena Keith Allard and Ben Graham in order to have a fair and thorough process.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Members of the committee discuss the qualifications of Representatives Todd Corser and Cindy Gamett, who have both admitted to the wrongdoing outlined in the House Business Report.

• Committee members raise questions about the inclusion of certain individuals in the report and the cost of the investigation.

• The possibility of holding exit interviews with terminated employees is discussed, and it is revealed that such interviews were conducted in this case.

• Questions are raised about whether Representatives Corser and Gamett fired their staff for cause or as an act of retribution.

• The committee debates whether to issue subpoenas for witnesses Ben Graham and Keith Allard, with some members arguing that it is necessary for a fair process.