It’s been nearly two years since former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff was acquitted of all charges of public corruption in one of the most sweeping political scandals in state history. Now, he’s suing everyone who was involved in the investigation against him.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday comes after Shurtleff’s request to have taxpayers cover his $1.1 million legal bill was initially dismissed last fall (though it can still be challenged). This one focuses instead on collecting damages for emotional distress from his arrest, the search and seizure of his property, and his prosecution.