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| Prof. Ryan Fortson |
Prof. Ryan Fortson, Justice faculty, explained to
KTVA reporter Liz Raines that Alaska legislators have immunity from prosecution for actions related to their legislative duties. For instance, he said, they have immunity from defamation for statements they may make during the legislative session. But this immunity probably would not extend to actions such as those alleged against Rep. Zach Fansler, Fortson added. Fansler has been accused of assaulting a woman in Juneau.
No Signs of Rep. Zach Fansler in the Capital, Jan. 30, 2018, KTVA CBS 11 news
