Secret Service Scandal Continues to Shake Washington
April 20, 2012
A Secret Service agent stands near then presidential candidate Barack Obama [background] at a rally in Norfolk, Virginia, October 2008 (file photo)
A week into a scandal involving U.S. Secret Service agents - who allegedly brought prostitutes to their hotel in Colombia ahead of President Barack Obama's arrival for a summit - reverberations continue in Washington. Several agents have been forced out of their jobs. Congress plans extensive hearings into a scandal that has tarnished the agency and embarrassed the White House.
As photos surfaced of one of the Colombian women allegedly involved, other details also have emerged - including the identities of two agents ousted so far from the agency.
David Chaney and Greg Stokes - both supervisors - are among the agents leaving. The agency has expanded its investigation to determine exactly how many personnel may have been involved.
At least 11 members of the U.S. military also are believed to have been involved - the military is conducting its own investigation.
In his only remarks so far, the president said he had respect for the Secret Service, but awaits the results of investigations.
"I'll wait until the full investigation is completed before I pass final judgment," said Obama.
The White House is defending the Secret Service director who faces increasing pressure from the U.S. Congress.
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