Cox called off investigation of Utah National Guard leader, ended 2nd inquiry without talking to members about him before Army found wrongdoing
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox began investigations into former Adjutant General Michael Turley in 2021 and 2022. He ended both inquiries before any members of the guard were interviewed about Turley, asking only the leader about his own conduct.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox watches a flyover during Utah National Guard Governor's Day at Camp Williams on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Emily is a statewatch reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune, where she has worked since 2022. She received her master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. There, she worked on investigative projects for The Washington Post and ProPublica. While writing, she's probably spinning something from her ever-expanding shelf of punk records.