<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Z2Shu_1GzA7vfy00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Z2Shu_1GzA7vfy00" width="1920" height="1080" >The Seminole Republican has submitted his response to allegations that he used public office to benefit private interests.OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is scheduled to consider its investigation of Rep. Danny Williams on Thursday, with possible action after a closed-door discussion.The commission’s Nov. 12 agenda lists Williams’ case among several matters proposed for executive session. A separate item allows commissioners to take action afterward in open session. The agenda does not specify what action they might consider.The meeting begins at 10 a.m. in Room G-3 of the state Capitol.Commission Executive Director Lee Anne Bruce Boone previously told OK Politics Today that Williams submitted his response to the allegations by the deadline. His response is not public.Boone told KOCO on Nov. 10 the investigation was “at least halfway” complete and that the case had been referred to law enforcement.The commission released allegations Oct. 8 concerning Williams’ use of his office and authority to benefit business interests, nonprofit organizations and a family member.Commissioners said they had identified substantial evidence of potential ethics violations involving misuse of office, misuse of authority and conflicts of interest.The commission’s public notice said that after receiving a response, it could pursue a settlement or determine that the matter should be filed in district court. The agenda does not specify whether commissioners will resolve the case Thursday.Williams, R-Seminole, won reelection Nov. 3, defeating Democrat Blake Cummings 6,156 votes to 3,696 in House District 28, according to certified State Election Board results. Williams received 62.5% of the vote.The ethics inquiry is separate from the House Rules Committee’s investigation into workplace conduct and sexual harassment allegations. That committee recommended Williams’ censure and resignation in September. Williams denied wrongdoing following that meeting.House Democratic leaders renewed their call for his resignation after the election and urged the incoming Legislature to continue restrictions on his access to staff and adopt additional sanctions if he remains in office.</div></body>

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is scheduled to consider its investigation of Rep. Danny Williams on Thursday, with possible action after a closed-door discussion. The commission’s Nov. 12 agenda lists Williams’ case among several matters proposed for executive session. A separate item allows commissioners to take action...

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is scheduled to consider its investigation of Rep. Danny Williams on Thursday, with possible action after a 

Ethics Commission to consider Williams case Thursday

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