Irons v. the Rhode Island Ethics Comm.

DECISION

Before the Court is the appeal of William V. Irons ("Irons"), seeking reversal of two orders issued by the Rhode Island Ethics Commission ("Ethics Commission" or "Commission"). In those orders, the Ethics Commission denied Irons' motion to dismiss a complaint against him and denied Irons a jury trial before the Commission. The Commission objects. Jurisdiction is pursuant to the Rhode Island Administrative Procedures Act ("RIAPA"), G.L. 1956 § 42-35-15.

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Facts and Travel

This matter arises from a Complaint ("Ethics Complaint") filed with the Ethics Commission on January 20, 2004 by…