Drummond's office requested $1.5million bond then didn't show for the arraignment.
And he wants to be our guvnuh.
Oklahoma is going backwards
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And he wants to be our guvnuh.
I honestly don’t know.But could he do it?
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Interesting as well as disgusting how a guy who has to go to prison for 15 years for just possession of child porn, while in the same county a 17-year-old who raped two girls, nearly killing one of them, is called a youthful offender and doesn't have to spend time in prison at all. Will immoral wonders ever cease in Oklahoma?
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Former Payne County prosecutor Kevin Etherington convicted for child pornography
Former Assistant District Attorney Kevin Etherington was convicted of two counts related to child pornography Thursday, March 5, 2026.
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He's 80 years old.
So just recently old enough to fit in.
Stillwater Townie
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Not a real bad choice. Stitt wouldn't be boosting the political fortunes of a much younger person. Hamm is a major donor to Trump's ballroom project.
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Polds4OSU
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Statement from Tulsa Honor Academy:
Tulsa Honor Academy
Media Brief | March 6, 2026
OVERVIEW
Tulsa Honor Academy recently addressed a personnel matter involving alleged inappropriate conduct by a former employee. The employee is no longer employed by the school.
The school conducted an internal review and reported the matter to law enforcement immediately. Tulsa Honor Academy is cooperating fully with authorities.
The safety and well-being of students remains the school’s highest priority.
TIMELINE OF ACTIONS
● August 18, 2025: Began employment at Tulsa Honor Academy
● January 16, 2026: Reports brought to the attention of Tulsa Honor Academy leadership
● January 16, 2026: Employee placed on paid administrative leave
● January 21, 2026: Internal review concluded and employee terminated
● January 22, 2026: Report made to law enforcement
● February 6, 2026: Family provided additional information to Tulsa Honor Academy
● February 6, 2026: Additional report made to law enforcement
KEY FACTS
● The employee is no longer employed by Tulsa Honor Academy.
● Upon receiving reports of alleged misconduct, the school immediately conducted an internal review and terminated the employee.
● The matter was reported to law enforcement immediately and authorities are conducting their investigation.
● The school continues to cooperate fully with investigators.
● Student safety is the school’s highest priority.
BACKGROUND CHECK
● All employees at Tulsa Honor Academy are required to complete state and federal background checks prior to employment.
● The employee involved in this matter completed all required background screenings, consistent with state law and school policy.
● Background checks reflect information available at the time they are conducted.
Elsie Urueta Pollock, Founder and CEO, Tulsa Honor Academy provided the following statement:
“The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. When concerns are raised, we take them seriously and act promptly in accordance with our policies and reporting obligations.”
“Tulsa Honor Academy immediately reported this matter to law enforcement and is cooperating fully with their investigation. Our focus remains on supporting our students and maintaining a safe learning environment.”
PRIVACY AND ONGOING INVESTIGATION
Because this matter involves student privacy and an ongoing law enforcement investigation, the school cannot provide additional details at this time.
For more information, please contact Tulsa Police Department’s Public Information Office at TPDCommunications@cityoftulsa.org.
But could he do it?
An old lawyer friend was quoted in the Oklahoman today. He's a noted Oklahoma historian and knows what he is talking about when it comes to these things. It looks like it is a pretty complicated answer.
Bob Burke, an Oklahoma City attorney and scholar of state history, drew a comparison to 1963 when Sen. Robert S. Kerr died.
Gov. J. Howard Edmondson had three weeks left in his term as governor. Edmondson resigned, allowing then-Lt. Gov. George Nigh to become governor and appoint Edmondson to the position of senator.
This is the only avenue that would allow Stitt to serve out the remaining months in Mullin’s term as senator, which is set to end in January 2027.
“He could resign as governor, and then Matt Pinnell, the lieutenant governor, would become the governor, and then at that point Matt Pinnell as governor could appoint Stitt (as U.S. senator),” Burke said, explaining the hypothetical situation.
But Burke pointed to a 2021 state law that prevents people appointed to fill positions from running for the same position after they have completed the term. Burke said because of that, it is far more likely that Stitt would announce a bid to run for the position after naming an appointee to fill out the final months of Mullin’s term.
Stitt would likely face serious challengers. Three U.S. representatives from Oklahoma – Stephanie Bice, Josh Brecheen and Kevin Hern – are said to be considering a run for Mullin’s empty Senate seat.
Political insiders have also suggested that former House Speaker Charles McCall or Attorney General Gentner Drummond might leave the crowded Republican governor’s race to vie for Mullin’s senator seat. But both of their campaigns said they plan to remain in the gubernatorial competition.
Pinnell announced on social media on Monday, March 9, that he will not run for higher office.
Burke also raised questions about the state law that prevents the person appointed to fill Mullin’s seat from subsequently running for the job, because the state law contradicts the constitutional requirements to serve as senator.
The U.S. Constitution only puts three conditions on those seeking senatorial positions: they must have been citizens for at least nine years, they must be at least 30 years old, and they must live in the state in which they are seeking office.
Burke said he does not think it is lawful for the Oklahoma Legislature to put any additional requirements for the job.
“That’s why it’s such an interesting time in the political history of Oklahoma,” Burke said.
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