Some questions about the two witnesses (STRS employees Grant and Ehlers) who requested immunity

From John Curry, April 22, 2006

Molly, covering up or attempting to cover up evidence (as in the paper trail of Cleveland Indians ball tickets) IS A FELONY. Kostyu's recent Sidaway trial article stated:

"Something more troubling, however, became clear at Sidaway's trial. Based on her own testimony, former in-house STRS attorney Cynthia E. Hvizdos apparently gave Sidaway bad legal advice, and she may have helped cover up the violations once the ethics commission began its investigation.

"Cindy Hvizdos agreed to assist in purposely disguising the tickets," Nick said about her testimony. "She might be liable."

Prior to the trial, Hvizdos offered to help Sidaway, who didn't disclose that communication with her own attorney. He was caught off-guard and put at legal risk for failure to disclose the communication to prosecutors. Hvizdos retired because she has multiple sclerosis and apparently no longer practices law. So it's not likely she will face charges or sanctions."

Hazel even shocked her own attorney by this dirty laundry statement that came to light in the trial. If the prosecution doesn't run with this, then they aren't worth their salt. BUT - the Columbus City Prosecutor's office does not prosecute felonies, the Franklin County Prosecutor (or a visiting out-of-county prosecutor should there be a conflict of interest) does. You know, Ron O'Brien (Franklin County Prosecutor), the guy who was the beneficiary of a campaign fund raiser hosted FOR HIM in Cleveland BY none other than former STRS Board member Jim Petro earlier this year. Now, Ronnie wouldn't want to see egg on Jimmy's face, would he? John
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From Molly Janczyk, Friday, April 21, 2006

I think the attorneys felt it was a bigger deal being made than it was actually by the two and told them to answer. I don't know if there were any felonies to consider at all. The OEC never indicated felonies with STRS as with the OP&F which I think there were some.
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From Margaret Porter, Fri, 21 Apr 2006

Are the two or more employees who requested immunity from felonies going to be investigated? If not why not? Who else is involved and what don't we know? What is really going on, especially if they feel they are guilty of felonies? I whole heartedly agree with John Bos, I certainly have no respect or feel confident in the employees or the previous board members including the ones still on the board. Where were the honest whistle blowers or any one with ethics? Margaret