Why Grand Juries in AK are Getting Short-Shrifted - Former AK House Rep Ben Carpenter On The Show

08/09/2025 43 min
Why Grand Juries in AK are Getting Short-Shrifted - Former AK House Rep Ben Carpenter On The Show

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Former Legislator Ben Carpenter is on the show today to discuss how Grand Juries in Alaska are being prevented from a Constitutional duty they have been given.The Alaska Constitution grants grand juries broad powers to investigate public welfare and safety matters, but a 2022 Alaska Supreme Court ruling introduced restrictions on these powers, limiting their ability to investigate corrupt officials.This is a big issue. And it's time to shed light on it.Hope you can join us.Support the show

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