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Boyce Shocked By Indictment Of Former Deputy

Former Democratic State Treasurer Kevin Boyce says he's shocked by the indictment of his former deputy in an alleged bribery scheme while in office.  Boyce, a former Columbus City Council member who now serves in the Ohio House, saying  in a written statement any wrongdoing should be fully prosecuted.  Prosecutors say 38-year-old Amer Ahmad and others conspired to enrich themselves and their businesses by securing lucrative state business between 2009 and 2011. Ahmad has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including money laundering, wire fraud and bribery.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.
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