Gov. Bentley Maintains Innocence Despite Repeated Impeachment Attempts

Embattled Gov. Robert Bentley is maintaining he has done nothing wrong, a day after Alabama lawmakers revived an impeachment effort against him.

At a press conference on Friday in his office, Bentley said he’s done nothing “illegal or unethical.”

Bentley initially tried to sidestep impeachment questions. When pressed, the governor said the past year has been “difficult” and implored people to trust him.

Bentley last month acknowledged making inappropriate remarks to a female political adviser.

Articles of impeachment filed Thursday will trigger an investigation by the House Judiciary Committee. The articles accuse Bentley of willful neglect of duty and corruption in office.

Republican Rep. Ed Henry has led the charge for an impeachment investigation. Henry says he believes Bentley used state resources to “cover up or enhance” an alleged affair.

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