Friday, February 3, 2012

UK minister Chris Huhne faces criminal charges (AP)

LONDON ? England's chief prosecutor says Energy Secretary Chris Huhne, a leading Cabinet minister, has been charged with attempting to dodge a speeding penalty ? casting his political career into doubt.

Keir Starmer, chief prosecutor for England and Wales, said Friday that Huhne, a Liberal Democrat lawmaker, would face allegations of perverting the course of justice.

Huhne is alleged to have persuaded his now ex-wife, economist Vicky Pryce, to accept a speeding penalty on his behalf in 2003, to escape a driving ban. Huhne has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

Under ministerial rules, Prime Minister David Cameron can decide whether Huhne should remain a member of the Cabinet while he contests the charges ? though Huhne is expected to stand down voluntarily.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/britain/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120203/ap_on_re_eu/eu_britain_minister_charged

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