August 21, 2015 •
Oklahoma State Senator Resigns, Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
State Sen. Rick Brinkley resigned from the Senate just before pleading guilty to federal felony charges on August 20, 2015. The charges stem from an investigation into misappropriated funds from the Better Business Bureau of Tulsa. A lawsuit filed by […]
State Sen. Rick Brinkley resigned from the Senate just before pleading guilty to federal felony charges on August 20, 2015.
The charges stem from an investigation into misappropriated funds from the Better Business Bureau of Tulsa. A lawsuit filed by the BBB alleges Brinkley used fake corporations to steal more than $1.8 million from the agency.
Brinkley had been the president and CEO of the BBB until 2011 when he became its chief operating officer; he was fired in April of 2015.
A special primary election to fill the Senate District 34 seat will be held on November 12, 2015. If a special general election is needed, it will be held on January 12, 2016.
August 11, 2015 •
Oklahoma Governor Calls Special Election
Gov. Mary Fallin has called a special election to fill the seat of state Sen. Rick Brinkley. A primary election for the District 34 seat will be held on November 10, 2015 and a general election on January 12, 2016. […]
Gov. Mary Fallin has called a special election to fill the seat of state Sen. Rick Brinkley.
A primary election for the District 34 seat will be held on November 10, 2015 and a general election on January 12, 2016.
Sen. Brinkley announced his resignation, effective at the end of the year, amid allegations of embezzling more than $1 million.
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