State v. Greco

Richard Greco, former Pierce County Auditor, appeals his Pierce County bribery and official misconduct convictions. We affirm the misconduct conviction. Because the bribery findings of fact are inadequate, we vacate those convictions and remand for further findings.

A special inquiry, attended by then Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney William Griffies, was held to gather evidence regarding allegations of Greco's misconduct. After the inquiry the State charged Greco with several counts of bribery under RCW 9A.68.010(l)(b) and official misconduct under RCW 42.20.010(1) and (2). The State…