The State Bar of Arizona said Tuesday it has opened an investigation into Gary Husk and Grant Woods, the former Arizona attorney general, for their work at the Fiesta Bowl.
Husk, the bowl's former lawyer and chief lobbyist, recommended the hiring of his friend, Woods, in late 2009 to investigate allegations made by former and current employees who said they were reimbursed for making political-campaign contributions, a felony.
The bowl's special committee report, released last month, includes statements from bowl employees claiming Husk conducted preliminary interviews, coached some employees on how to answer Woods' questions and steered other employees who had been reimbursed away from Woods.
After a three-day inquiry, Woods concluded there had been no credible evidence with regard to campaign contributions being reimbursed. He was paid $55,000, and he said he gave $20,000 to Husk.
Rick DeBruhl, a Bar spokesman, said it's too early to know what sanctions, if any, could be imposed.
"Since witnesses have alleged that a lawyer deliberately deceived me and my efforts to uncover the truth, I certainly welcome the involvement of the State Bar," Woods said in an e-mail.
Husk, in an e-mail, said he's been advised the Bar has initiated a "screening investigation" and intends to fully cooperate.
The Fiesta Bowl had no comment.
John Zidich, CEO and publisher of The Arizona Republic The Arizona Republic is a Fiesta Bowl advertising sponsor.
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