Guilty Verdict Should Act As Warning For Elected And Appointed Officials

The guilty verdict against State Representative Jason Dockter should act as a warning for elected and appointed officials: "get your act together on ethics and personal enrichment."

Yesterday, North Dakota State Representative Jason Dockter (R-Bismarck) was found guilty of using his office for personal gain.

Rep. Jason Dockter, R-Bismarck, testifies on direct examination by his defense counsel during his misdemeanor criminal trial at the Burleigh County Courthouse on May 3, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

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