Mark Shurtleff in Court Monday: Some Charges Dismissed

Mark Shurtleff in Court Monday: Some Charges Dismissed

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – June 15, 2015 (Gephard Daily) – Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff was in court Monday and has signed a conditional waiver that also waives his right to a preliminary hearing.

Shurtleff, who was Utah’s Attorney General for 12 years, was facing nine felony counts including soliciting bribes, witness tampering, evidence tampering, obstructing justice, accepting a gift, and accepting employment that would impair judgment.

Defense council for Shurtleff said they have reached an agreement with the prosecutors in the case. The prosecutors have amended their original charges which dismissed the bribery charges filed against Shurtleff earlier this year. He is now facing six felony charges and one misdemeanor.

Next court date is currently set for June 29, 2015.