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Ex-Oklahoma lawmaker to pay $31,000 to settle Ethics Commission suit
OKLAHOMA CITY — A former top Oklahoma legislator has agreed to pay the state $31,000 to resolve an Oklahoma Ethics Commission lawsuit accusing him of misusing campaign funds.
The Oklahoman reports ex-Rep. Gus Blackwell has 60 days to pay. The settlement was approved on Jan. 25.
Blackwell has already paid $10,000 in restitution to the state House to settle a criminal case over identical allegations.
The former House majority whip became a lobbyist in 2014 after term limits ended his stint in Legislature.
Read more: https://www.swtimes.com/news/20190128/ex-oklahoma-lawmaker-to-pay-31000-to-settle-ethics-commission-suit