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Cooper to Resign

By Gabe Bullard

Filed Friday, August 10, 2007 at 10:16 AM

The Post-Dispatch reports today that Representative Nathan Cooper (R-Cape Girardeau) will resign from the legislature within weeks. The resignation comes after Cooper pleaded guilty to visa fraud and making a false statement to the Department of Labor.

Cooper used his power as an immigration lawyer to obtain and falsely extend visas for foreign truck drivers, most of whom came from New Zealand.

The Post-Dispatch further reports that Cooper committed the crimes “With no connection to his elected duties or his close association with Governor Matt Blunt.”

Cooper is now facing 30 to 37 months in jail.

Governor Blunt said he will set a special election for Cooper’s seat.

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5 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Cooper should resign forthwith. NOW. He is a crook collecting a government paycheck for a position he is not fit to serve in. He should also hand over his license to practice law.

8/10/2007 10:31 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow ... another republican convicted of wrong doing!They need to hurry up and disbar him!

8/10/2007 12:51 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

na na na na
na na na na
heh heh heh
GOODBYE!

8/10/2007 8:37 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To the left
To the Left
Nathan get your bags and move over to the Left.

8/11/2007 5:35 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Can Jeff Smith go with him?

8/11/2007 9:23 AM

 

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