Story Created:
Sep 18, 2008 at 5:36 PM AKDT
Story Updated:
Sep 18, 2008 at 5:36 PM AKDT
Todd Palin, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's husband, has refused to testify under subpoena in 'Troopergate' probe. Subpoenas were approved for 13 potential witnesses, including Palin's husband Todd. The investigation is trying to determine whether Palin improperly fired her public safety commissioner in July after he refused to fire her
ex-brother-in-law. In the meantime, a key lawmaker says uncooperative witnesses are stalling the investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, delays that could last until after Election Day.
Sen. Bill Wielechowski, a Democrat from Anchorage, says that subpoenaed witnesses who are refusing to testify can continue to do so for months without penalty. Wielechowski, a member of the panel that summoned the witnesses, says court actions to force the witnesses to appear is unlikely.
