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The Pay Raise
The idea was presented on this date, six days before it is unexpectedly passed. -
The Refusal
Some persons on the court do not want to pass the pay raise and vote against it. -
Midnight Raise Controversy
The PA General Assembly passed pay increases for state lawmakers, judges, and officials. The bill was passed into law without public commentary or review. -
Payraise Repeal
The governor of PA at the time, Rendell, repealed the pay raise. -
Lawsuit
Gene Stilp filed a lawsuit against the Midnight Pay Raise. -
Ruling of the Supreme Court
The PA Supreme Court rules that the judges can keep the pay raise. -
Checks and Balances
Checks and balances bills are introduced in an attempt to end the pay raise. -
Still Has Not Ended
The pay raise is still evident almost a year later, and taxpayers are still furious with the decision. -
First Female Attorney General
Kathleen Kane becomes the first female Attorney General in the history of Pennsylvania. She won the position over Republican nominee Dave Freed, and becomes the first democrat to hold the position. -
Story
A sting story is revealed by Angela Couloumbis and Craig R. McCoy from the Philadelphia Inquirer saying that Kane shut down a sting operation that began in 2010. -
Hesitations
Kathleen Kane first hesitates when she is told to hand over the sting story case files, but eventually gives in. -
A Changing Discovery
Frank Fina and Marc Costanzo tell Judge William R. Carpenter that somebody released grand jury material, which is known as a serious crime. -
Fireworks
Kane releases the Moulton Report, and incorrectly remarks about abuse that supposedly took place in 2009, making Kane the newest headlines. Kane then has to apologize for the false remarks. -
The Truth
The Moulton Investigation found out that there had been sexually explicit emails shared throughout the entire Attorney General's office. -
The Fate of the Emails
Before this date, Kane is given authority of what to do with the emails. She then hands over 4,000 emails to Ron Castille, a Supreme Court Chief Justice. -
Kane Takes Action
Kane takes action in punishing 31 members of the staff for being involved in the exchanging and sharing of the explicit emails. -
Grand Jury
Attorney General Kathleen Kane, accompanied by her attorney, appears before the grand jury and admits to releasing the material, but insists it was not against the secrecy laws. -
Grand Jury Charges Kane
The grand jury recommends charges against Kane. -
More Charges
The grand jury then charges Kane with yet another charge, criminal contempt. -
Kane Arraigned
Kane is arraigned on this date with eight counts charged against her. She is also fingerprinted and has a mugshot taken. -
Bye Bye Law License
The Attorney General loses her law license and cannot practice law until her license is reinstated. -
Possible Removal of Kane as AG
The PA State Senate committee votes to remove Kane from office if her law license fails to reinstate.
