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• Walt Monegan served as the Commissioner of Public Safety of Anchorage, Alaska. He was fired in July of 2008, sparking rumors of inappropriate behavior by Alaska Governor and John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin. An independent investigation was launched into the matter.Alaska Report: Governor Palin Explains Monegan Firing

• Fast Facts

  1. Resides: Chugiak, AlaskaAnchorage Police Department: Chief Monegan
  2. Wife: TerryAnchorage Police Department: Chief Monegan
  3. Four childrenAnchorage Police Department: Chief Monegan
  4. Attended Alaska Pacific UniversityAnchorage Police Department: Chief Monegan
  5. Served in the U.S. Marine CorpsAnchorage Police Department: Chief Monegan
  6. Previously the Chief of Police in Anchorage from 2001 to 2006Anchorage Police Department: Chief Monegan
  7. Fired as the Commissioner of Public Safety of Anchorage, Alaska, in July 2008NY Daily News: Palin On Ethics Investigation, Unproductive VP Post
  8. Firing prompted an investigation into Alaska Governor Sarah PalinNY Daily News: Palin On Ethics Investigation, Unproductive VP Post
  9. Palin selected as John McCain's running mate on August 29, 2008NY Daily News: Palin On Ethics Investigation, Unproductive VP Post

• Palin Investigation

  Following his termination, Walt Monegan stated that he had been pressured by Palin, her husband Todd Palin, and her office to fire police trooper Mike Wooten. Wooten was involved in a custody battle with Governor Palin's sister, Molly McCann. Monegan claimed that his refusal to dismiss Wooten was the reason he was fired. Palin denied these allegations, stating that Monegan was trying to make her campaign look bad.Alaska Report: Governor Palin Explains Monegan Firing

  An independent investigation into the matter was launched in late July 2008. Palin turned over related documents to former state prosecutor Steve Branchflower. One audio tape released incriminated Boards and Commissions Director Frank Bailey, who was suspended with pay while the investigation is ongoing.Alaska Report: Governor Palin Explains Monegan Firing

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  Sarah Palin | Sarah Palin Investigation | Mike Wooten | Molly McCann | John McCain | McCain Running Mate | Todd Palin Subpoena

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