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Legislative Chair Removed Amid Bribe Allegations | Kansas City News
Jackson County’s legislative chair Manny Abarca was ousted after seven of eight legislators voted to remove him — he abstained, and one was absent — just days after he accused fellow lawmakers of offering him $10,000 in campaign cash to sway a vote. Abarca reported the alleged bribe to the sheriff’s office, citing it as serious enough for a full probe, though he hasn’t named suspects or the specific vote involved. Legislators met privately and remain silent, citing legal advice. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed the investigation is underway, with a second agency brought in to avoid conflicts…
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