Governor Bentley Responds to Ziegler Complaint

Robert Bentley

MONTGOMERY-A complaint into possible misuse of state property by Governor Robert Bentley and potential violations by his alleged mistress and senior political advisor, Rebekah Caldwell Mason, was filed Friday by State Auditor Jim Zeigler.

Governor Robert Bentley on Friday released a statement in response to a complaint filed with the Alabama Ethics Commission by Auditor Jim Ziegler.

“I have always complied with the ethics laws of the State. In fact, I voluntarily release my tax returns to the public every year in a spirit of openness and transparency. I have always and will continue to cooperate with the Alabama Ethics Commission.”