Oregon Liquor Agency Officials Avoid Criminal Charges in Bourbon Scandal
State investigation finds insufficient evidence for prosecution but highlights ethical breaches and lack of explicit policies.
- Oregon DOJ's probe focused on officials using their positions to obtain rare bourbon for personal use.
- Thousands of documents and interviews failed to provide proof of criminal misconduct.
- The investigation revealed no explicit policies prohibiting the conduct, and no relevant training was found.
- Former Executive Director Steve Marks and others acknowledged receiving preferential treatment.
- The Oregon Government Ethics Commission is conducting a separate civil investigation.
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