Alaska News

Attorney general says public airing of Alaska National Guard issue needed for healing

Attorney General Craig Richards says for healing to occur following allegations of misconduct within the Alaska National Guard, there needs to be a public vetting of what happened.

Richards is expected to recommend to the governor a special investigator to look into the issue.

Richards said having someone within the Department of Law handle the matter was considered. But he said he felt it was important for a special investigator to be independent. He told APRN the investigator will be asked to produce a report.

Meanwhile, Richards also said his department, like others, is looking at ways to reduce costs.

He said no decision has been made on whether to pursue the state's appeal of a court decision striking down a ban on same-sex marriage in Alaska.

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