Is Being Stupid and Venal a Federal Crime?

We're about to find out.

From the Courier

The FBI is investigating Richie Farmer’s stint as agriculture commissioner, his successor says.
“The attorney general’s office has notified me that the FBI is investigating the previous administration,” Agriculture Commissioner James Comer said Friday. “ ... They said that the FBI would be contacting some of our employees” who remain from Farmer’s eight years as commissioner.


SNIP


He said his office was notified late last week by Attorney General Jack Conway’s staff.


Comer said his staff was not told what aspects of Farmer’s 2004-11 tenure are under investigation.

SNIP

 Farmer’s tenure as agriculture commissioner was blasted in an April 30 audit by state Auditor Adam Edelen. The audit criticized Farmer’s administration on a wide range of financial and management issues, including possible misuse of state and federal funds.

Don't ever forget that this is the man Kentucky repugs nominated for Lt. Governor just last year, and that Jamie butter-wouldn't-melt-in-his-mouth Comer supported him.