Kemp calls for indicted insurance commissioner to resign

[TexasTowelie]

ATLANTA | Gov. Brian Kemp recently called for the resignation of Georgia’s insurance commissioner after he was indicted on federal charges of wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering that stem from alleged crimes that preceded his election.

Kemp, in a letter to fellow Republican Jim Beck, asked him to resign his post as the state’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

“Your indictment severely undermines your ability to fulfill your official obligations to the people of Georgia,” Kemp wrote. “I ask that you do what is right for our state and step down immediately.”

Beck’s attorney, William “Bill” Thomas, declined to comment on Kemp’s letter. Thomas has said previously his client is innocent and that he intends to remain in office as he fights the charges.

Read more: https://www.onlineathens.com/nationworld/20190516/kemp-calls-for-indicted-insurance-commissioner-to-resign
(Athens Banner Herald)

[TexasTowelie]

1. Update:

Georgia insurance chief Beck declares his innocence, is suspended from office following indictment


Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck on Thursday declared his innocence but asked the governor to suspend him from office two days after federal prosecutors released a 38-count indictment accusing him of an elaborate scheme to steal $2 million from his former employer before winning the November election.

Beck, a Republican, on Thursday sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp - who had called for his resignation - asking to be suspended pending the outcome of the case. Kemp then signed an order suspending Beck, and the governor is expected to name a temporary replacement.

While he is suspended, Beck will continue to draw a $120,000 commissioner’s salary.

Beck, 57, who turned himself in to the FBI on Wednesday, was expected to face a growing chorus of calls for his resignation in coming days. Top Democrats had already said he should quit. Kemp joined in Wednesday, saying the indictment "severely undermines your ability to fulfill your official obligations." And his case is likely to be the source of much discussion at this weekend’s Republican Party convention in Savannah.

Read more: https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/insurance-commissioner-beck-suspends-himself-from-office-following-indictment/IWwhYCfL21b80e1QltFvUI/

[Thomas Hurt]

2. Doesn't want any of that to rub off on him...lol

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3. This Georgia (Stacey Abrams) voter calls on Brian Kemp to resign.

Hell yes, he cheated...