Kane claims political attack: ‘I did nothing illegal. Period.’

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE: …In her first public statement since a Philadelphia newspaper’s report that a grand jury will recommend criminal charges against her for leaking confidential information, Kane said a “fair and impartial review of the facts” will conclude she has done nothing illegal.

“This seems to me to be another political attack on my attempt to clean up Harrisburg and its political culture. They have fought me all the way, including an effort to impeach me,” Kane said, without specifying to whom she referred, although it appeared to be Republicans, including Rep. Daryl Metcalfe of Cranberry, who tried to remove her from office…

Kane, 48, of Clarks Summit could face charges of perjury and contempt of court if Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman decides to move forward with the case, the Inquirer reported Thursday… (more)

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