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Probably not, but it’s a good idea.
And The State reports that the Common Cause of South Carolina, a non-profit group that takes pride in “holding power accountable,” is calling on the indicted former state treasurer to reimburse the state for next month’s special election.
“We feel this is a way he can make amends for what he did,” John Crangle, the organization’s attorney-director, told The State on Wednesday.
Crangle estimated it would cost taxpayers about $32,000 for the General Assembly to meet for one day, based upon standard per-diem and mileage reimbursement rates.
The Legislature will return Aug. 3 for a one-day special session to choose a successor to Ravenel, who publicly announced his resignation Tuesday immediately after a federal court hearing in Columbia on charges he conspired to possess and distribute less than 500 grams of cocaine. He has pleaded not guilty and is free on bail. [RICK BRUNDRETT - The State]
There really isn’t a precedent for this – that we know of – so don’t expect Ravenel to fork over $32k anytime soon. Not for this anyway.
Heck, taxpayers just spent nearly the same amount for the House District 124 special election.
Ravenel updates:
Thomas Ravenel should ABSOLUTELY pay for all the damages that he has caused. It’s obvious that he should have resigned in the begining. He was USING, USING the Treasurer’s office as leverage AGAINST the prosecutors, SLED, FBI, US Attorney’s office. Well, it didn’t work and he has caused alot of damage and cost the taxpayer’s alot of money and grief. What do we get in return, I’M DEEPLY SORRY! He needs to take his sorry you what to NEW MEXICO and leave his check book here and pay up.
he will have to save his money for the judge and jury.
Miller allegedly sold 14 grams of cocaine – about 1/2 ounce – to an undercover law enforcement officer at a Charleston apartment complex in January of last year, according to an arrest affidavit.
If convicted of the state charge, Miller faces a prison term of three to 10 years and a fine of $25,000. Under state law, no part of the prison sentence may be suspended and no probation can be given.
The federal mandatory sentencing for first offenders is 500 grams or more for a 5 year mandatory sentence.
Under SC law 44-53-370
between 400-500 grams of cocaine is a mandatory sentence for first time offender of no less then 25 years and up to 30 years.
“Gee… I wonder why SLED bowed out… SLED investigates and brings charges, Ravenel gets 25 years… FBI investigates and brings charges, Ravenel doesn’t meet mandatory sentencing.”
We will probably never know if Ravenel was charged on Federal charges in lieu of State charges soley for the lighter sentencing guidelines. It has been reported that this case is large and complex, maybe that’s why they called FBI, however, so far, only two defendants? Not so large and complex, yet?
Lets hope the election is this close, what happens if its a tie?