Politics in Utah

From The Salt Lake Tribune:

Swallow suggested cash in exchange for protection, sources say
Three Utah businessmen say John Swallow suggested they would have protection in the Attorney General�s Office if they were willing to contribute to Mark Shurtleff�s campaign fund.

The three men independently tell strikingly similar stories. In separate 2009 meetings, Swallow indicated that donors would get special consideration if the Attorney General�s Office ever had to pursue complaints against their businesses.

"Essentially, what we were told was: �Look, at the end of the day, we want to know who you guys are, because if someone gives us a complaint or calls us from another agency. � We want to be able to head it off at that level,� " one of the businessmen recalls Swallow saying.

Shurtleff is currently practicing law in Washington, DC. Perfect place for him...