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sports1 year ago

Bruins Shake Up: Montgomery Out, Sacco In Amidst Early Struggles

Former NHL player John Scott criticized the Boston Bruins' front office, specifically GM Don Sweeney and President Cam Neely, for the firing of head coach Jim Montgomery after a disappointing start to the 2024-25 season. Scott argued that the blame should fall on the front office for assembling an underperforming roster, rather than on Montgomery, who is expected to find another coaching position soon. This incident highlights ongoing issues with former players in front-office roles making questionable decisions.

via Causeway Crowd|
#boston-bruins#coaching-changes#jim-montgomery
politics2 years ago

South Carolina Mourns the Loss of Democratic State Senator John Scott at 69

South Carolina state Senator John Scott, a longtime Democratic lawmaker who served for over 30 years, has passed away at the age of 69. Scott, who operated a realty company, had been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue. He was known for his work on committees such as judiciary, medical affairs, and penology. A special election will be held to fill his seat, and Governor Henry McMaster expressed his condolences, stating that Scott "will be deeply missed." Scott's impact on education, healthcare, and economic development in the state was recognized by his colleagues, who remembered him as a tireless advocate for justice and equality.

via The Associated Press|
#democratic-lawmaker#john-scott#politics
politics2 years ago

South Carolina Mourns the Loss of Democratic State Senator John Scott at 69

South Carolina state Senator John Scott, a longtime Democratic lawmaker who served for over 30 years, has passed away at the age of 69. Scott, who had been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue, was known for his work on committees such as judiciary, medical affairs, and penology. He was remembered as a champion for women's issues and a strong advocate for education, healthcare, and economic development. A special election will be held to fill his seat. Governor Henry McMaster expressed his condolences and will order flags to be lowered across the state. Scott's impact on South Carolina's Democratic circles was widely recognized, with many praising his work ethic, commitment to justice and equality, and his faith.

via ABC News|
#democratic-lawmaker#john-scott#politics
politics2 years ago

"State Senator John Scott Passes Away at 69"

South Carolina Senator John L. Scott, Jr., has passed away at the age of 69. Known for his tireless work ethic and commitment to justice and equality, Scott's legacy in South Carolina politics will be remembered. Colleagues and friends mourn the loss of a man of integrity and character who dedicated his life to public service. Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.

via WIS News 10|
#condolences#john-scott#legacy
politics2 years ago

Ken Paxton Suspended Without Pay After Impeachment

Former Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been suspended without pay after being impeached from office. The Texas House voted 121-23 to impeach Paxton after a two-month investigation into his request to use state funds to settle a $3.3 million whistleblower lawsuit. The suspension means Gov. Greg Abbott can appoint an interim attorney general, which he did on Wednesday, appointing former Texas Secretary of State John Scott. Paxton's office released a statement calling the impeachment "illegal."

via KXAN.com|
#impeachment#john-scott#ken-paxton
politics2 years ago

Texas Governor Appoints Interim Attorney General Amid Paxton Impeachment

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Scott, a former deputy attorney general and longtime ally, as interim replacement for Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is facing impeachment charges. Scott will serve as a short-term replacement while Paxton battles 20 articles of impeachment in a Senate trial expected to start late this summer. Six top staff members have taken a leave of absence to help defend Paxton in the upcoming impeachment trial. The Texas Senate will decide whether to convict Paxton and remove him from office.

via The New York Times|
#attorney-general#impeachment#interim-replacement
politics2 years ago

"Texas Governor Appoints Interim Attorney General Following Paxton's Impeachment"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed former Secretary of State John Scott, an ally of Donald Trump, as interim Attorney General to replace Ken Paxton, who was impeached and suspended for alleged criminal misconduct. Scott's appointment is temporary and will last until Paxton's trial in the state Senate this summer. Paxton faces 20 charges, including obstruction of justice, bribery, and abuse of public trust. Scott was a safe choice for Abbott, who has faced criticism from Trump and other Paxton supporters for not defending him in recent days.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#greg-abbott#john-scott
politics2 years ago

"Texas Governor Appoints Interim AG After Paxton's Impeachment"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed former Secretary of State John Scott as interim attorney general following the impeachment of Ken Paxton by the state House of Representatives. Paxton has been under FBI investigation for years on allegations of abusing his office to help a donor and is also awaiting trial on an indictment for state securities fraud charges from 2015. The state Senate will hold a trial to decide whether he should be permanently removed from office. Abbott appointed Scott, who has decades of experience in litigation, to serve as the state's top law enforcement officer during Paxton's suspension.

via NBC News|
#attorney-general#impeachment#john-scott