STA TE OF MAR YLAND
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

 

 

LAWRENCE J. HOGAN, JR.
GOVERNOR

STA TE HOUSE

April 1 201 9 ma STA TE CIRCLE

ANNAPOUS. AMRYLAND 21401-1925
(410) 974-390]
(r 01.1, FREE) 1-800-811-8336

Emmet C. Davitt

State Prosecutor

The Of?ce of the State Prosecutor
300 East Joppa Road, Suite 410
Towson, Maryland 21286

771? USERS CALL MD RELAY

Re: University of Maryland Medical System

Dear Mr. Davitt:

Pursuant to ?14-107 of the Criminal Procedure Article of the Maryland Code, I am writing to
you to request that you investigate the matters and facts surrounding Mayor Catherine Pugh?s sales of
thousands of books to the University of Maryland Medical System while she was a board
member. These are deeply disturbing allegations. I am particularly concerned about the UMMS sale
because it has signi?cant continuing ties with the State and receives very substantial public funding.

All Marylanders have an expectation that their public of?cials as well as individuals involved
with institutions that are funded by and closely related to the State, will follow the highest legal and
ethical standards. I understand and expect that you will fully investigate the matters that have been
reported and that you will take all appropriate legal action in the event that your investigation
uncovers any criminal wrongdoing. Of course, everyone in my Administration stands ready to
cooperate and assist in all appropriate ways so that these issues may be resolved 

I am mindful of the need for independence in these matters and appreciate the role of your
of?ce. Obviously, we do not want to interfere with your of?ce?s investigations in any way. My goal
is to assure that these types of problems do not ever reoccur, that appropriate personnel actions are

taken, and that any improperly spent funds are recovered. We would welcome any guidance on how
to pursue these issues without impeding your investigation.

Please contact my counsel, Robert F. Scholz at (410) 974-3005 with any questions or

concerns.
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