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Easley takes leave from law firm
Sources told WRAL News that former Gov. Mike Easley asked for the leave from the McGuire-Woods law firm weeks ago, and it was granted.
Posted 2010-06-08T17:02:55+00:00 - Updated 2010-06-08T17:02:55+00:00
Former Gov. Mike Easley has taken a leave of absence from the law firm where he has worked for the past year.
Sources told WRAL News that Easley asked for the leave from the McGuire-Woods law firm weeks ago, and it was granted.
McGuire-Woods is based in Richmond, Va., and has offices in Raleigh and Charlotte.
A federal grand jury is investigating Easley's dealings with friends and contributors while in office.