Illinois treasurer fires 3 staffers

By John O'connor
Published July 8, 2014 1:21am ET
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Illinois treasurer fires 3 staffers
FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2014 file photo, Illinois state Treasurer Dan Rutherford is seen in the House chambers at the state Capitol in Springfield Ill. The Associated Press has learned that Rutherford fired three top administrators after an investigation by the treasurer's inspector general. Letters from Rutherford's office obtained by the AP indicate Patrick Carlson, George Daglas and Ashvin Lad were dismissed July 2, 2014. Each was dismissed for allegedly violating timekeeping policies and falsifying records. The letter to Carlson says he also violated rules against "workplace harassment." (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File) | Seth Perlman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford fired three top administrators last week after an investigation found they allegedly faked records and, in one case, engaged in “workplace harassment,” according to documents obtained Monday by The Associated Press.

The move is the latest upheaval in Rutherford’s office since his Republican primary campaign for governor fizzled last winter after an ex-employee filed a federal lawsuit against him for sexual harassment and political coercion. Rutherford has repeatedly denied those allegations.

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