Ethics Charges Against Alison Lundergan Grimes
Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes cleared of ethics charges related to voter registration data access and distribution, judge rules in her favor
Key Points
- Grimes was accused of accessing and sharing voter data unethically
- Judge ruled in favor of Grimes, stating no illegal or unethical use of data was identified
- Changes in state law were made in response to the allegations against Grimes
Pros
- Alison Lundergan Grimes was cleared of ethics charges
- Judge ruled that Grimes accessed the data within the scope of her public duties
- Grimes won't have to pay the $10,000 fine
Cons
- Ethics commission is reviewing the matter
- Allegations against Grimes included improper downloading and sharing of voter information