Governor Palin's husband Todd had submitted a written statement rather than appearing in person to address his alleged involvement in the situation. As a result, the Alaska state Senate found him and nine of Governor Palin's aides in contempt of court on February 7, 2009. No penalty or punishment was expected to be taken against Todd Palin.The Raw Story: Todd Palin held in contempt of Alaska state Senate (February 6, 2009)

1. Palin claims Walt Monegan was fired over failure to fill vacanciesTelegraph UK: Sarah Palin Poses Troopergate Risk
2. Monegan allegedly pressured to fire Wooten by Todd PalinTelegraph UK: Sarah Palin Poses Troopergate Risk
3. "Troopergate" has drawn national attention since John McCain named Palin as his running mateTelegraph UK: Sarah Palin Poses Troopergate Risk
4. Palin asked the Alaska Personnel Board to conduct an investigation into the matter
5. A report clearing Governor Palin of any wrongdoing was released on November 3, 2008, one day before the 2008 electionSan Francisco Chronicle: Alaska investigator to release Troopergate report (November 3, 2008)
6. An October, 2008 investigation ordered by the Alaska Legislature had originally found Palin guilty of having abused her powerJuneau Empire: Report: Palin abused power (October 12, 2008)
7. Todd Palin and nine aides of Governor Palin were found in contempt of court because they did not address charges in person per court requestCNN: Sarah Palin's husband, aides found in contempt (February 6, 2009)

An earlier report had found Governor Palin guilty of having abused her power as governor. However, a subsequent report, released the day before Election Day, 2008, cleared Governor Palin from any ethics violations.Juneau Empire: Report: Palin abused power (October 12, 2008) San Francisco Chronicle: Alaska investigator to release Troopergate report (November 3, 2008)