House stops impeachment probe of Bentley as AG investigates

MONTGOMERY — An Alabama House committee's impeachment investigation of Gov. Robert Bentley was suspended Thursday at the request of the state attorney general who is conducting a separate investigation, the committee chairman announced.

In a press statement, Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike Jones said, "We are temporarily suspending activity at the attorney general's request but we are not abdicating our responsibility. Everything the committee has done remains in effect."

Meanwhile, the governor's attorney said Thursday that he knew of no investigation by the attorney general into the governor or his staff.

Attorney General Luther Strange sent a letter Thursday to the committee chairman saying that would be "prudent and beneficial" if the Judiciary Committee suspended its investigation, including active interviews, until the attorney general's staff completes its probe.

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