From Associated Press, 11/8/05:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=1290734

Grand Jury Extension Sought in Ky. Case

Kentucky Prosecutors Seek Grand Jury Extension in Political Influence
Case

By JOE BIESK Associated Press Writer
The Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. --

Prosecutors asked for a 90-day extension Monday of the special grand
jury investigating Gov. Ernie Fletcher's administration for alleged
political influence in state hiring and firing.

Since the investigation began in May, 119 witnesses have been
subpoenaed to testify or produce documents, according to a filing by
the attorney general's office.

But much more evidence remains to be sifted, the filing said.

Assistant Attorney General Scott Crawford-Sutherland last week said a
"mountain of evidence" has not yet been presented to the grand jury,
which would expire Nov. 20 without an extension.

Lawyers for the Fletcher administration and prosecutors have been
involved in a dispute over which state officials' e-mail accounts
should be open to the grand jury.

Sheryl Snyder, Fletcher's attorney, has said prosecutors were seeking
broad access to e-mails, including those of low-ranking employees in
the governor's office who were not pertinent to the investigation.

A hearing in that matter is scheduled for Thursday.

Monday's filing also said violations may have occurred in other state
agencies outside of the Transportation Cabinet, where much of the
investigation has focused.

So far, 13 current or former administration officials have been
charged with various misdemeanors.

Fletcher pardoned nine people, and later fired nine administration
officials, including some who had received pardons.

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Harry