This just in courtesy of FR friend Chris Reed who is on the editorial team down at the San Diego Union-Tribune — Reed spoke today with the esteemed Nathan Barankin (another friend), Attorney General Bill Lockyer’s spokesman, who confirmed that the Attorney General has punted the investigation into Rob Reiner (you know, where he used his official state commission post to launch a multi-million dollar spending spree on pro-preschool ads at the same time that he was collecting signatures for a universal preschool ballot measure).
Where did he punt it to? That’s the GOOD NEWS. He has referred the case over to his colleague, Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully. Scully (pictured) has a reputation for being a no-nonense, tough on crime prosecutor. No doubt she will give this matter the thorough vetting it deseves.
You can read Chris Reed’s post on this on the UT’s Editorial Page Blog.