Kansas Legislator Says He Was Hit, Robbed
Associated Press - Thu 11:55 AM 02/14/2013
58-year-old Joe Edwards was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon with a concussion. He said $260 in cash was missing from his wallet, although his credit cards remained.
A Kansas lawmaker says he was injured and robbed while entering a hotel room in Topeka but security at the hotel is raising questions about his report.
Rep. Joe Edwards says the attack happened Tuesday night as he returned to his room after watching the State of the Union address.
But security staff at the Ramada Convention Center Downtown examined video footage and electronic key lock records. A report says they show no evidence of an assault as Edwards entered his room alone.
The 58-year-old was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon with a concussion. He said $260 in cash was missing from his wallet, although his credit cards remained.
Police continue to investigate.
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Associated Press information from: The Wichita Eagle
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RedNeckJustice
Thursday 14 February 2013 13:01 Report this comment
Maybe he did something illegal to get injured and then made up this story.
ksfarmdude
Thursday 14 February 2013 13:43 Report this comment
Being a legislator I'm sure he's good at making up phoney stories and lieing about things too theres getting to be more and more questionable characters with less intergrity people getting elected and pulling the wool over the voters eyes
InsideOut
Thursday 14 February 2013 18:17 Report this comment
Must be related to the esteemed Mr. JR Claeys!
Aurora.
Friday 15 February 2013 01:56 Report this comment
No he is related to sheriff K