3 lawmakers named to scrutinize Kentucky speaker

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky’s House Democratic leader has appointed three lawmakers to serve on a special committee to investigate sexual harassment allegations against the Republican House speaker.

House Minority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins says he appointed two women and one man: Representatives Sannie Overly, Joni Jenkins and Chris Harris.

Eight Republican lawmakers filed formal disciplinary charges against Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, asking for a special bipartisan committee to recommend expelling him from the House. House rules require the majority and minority leaders to appoint a special six-member committee to investigate.

House Majority Floor Leader Jonathan Shell would not say who he has chosen. House Speaker Pro Tem David Osborne directed all questions to Republican Representative Jerry Miller, who will serve as the committee’s chairman. Miller did not return a call seeking comment.