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Vermont auditor to plead guilty to DUI

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The Associated Press - Published: November 20, 2009

MONTPELIER — Vermont State Auditor Tom Salmon says he will plead guilty to a driving under the influence of alcohol charge, and he’s apologizing to Vermonters for his actions.

In an unusual news conference Friday in Montpelier, Salmon acknowledged some previous financial problems dating to 2002, which were recently revealed by the weekly newspaper Seven Days. At that time, he was sued for not repaying debts.

Salmon, the son of former governor Thomas Salmon, was cited for DUI Nov. 13 after being pulled over for failing to use a turn signal in Montpelier. He had a blood-alcohol content of .086, just over the legal limit for drivers. He has a Dec. 3 court date to answer the charge.

He says he plans to seek re-election as auditor.








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TOM SALMON FOR GOVERNOR!!!
-- Posted by Sam Hubert on Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 12:42 pm EST

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Perhaps the comments on forums such as this are the reason Mr. Salmon is choosing to plead guilty? Peer pressure is sometimes a good thing.
-- Posted by None None on Fri, Nov 20, 2009, 7:16 pm EST

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It is so typical that now that Salmon is pleading guilty all of those that chastised him and stated that he would buy his way out of his act are no where to be found. Classic liberal behavior. Why are you not writing here appologizing for your mistatements and incorrect assumptions?
-- Posted by Allen Seiple on Fri, Nov 20, 2009, 5:15 pm EST

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