Kane Will Offer Public Response To Charges On Wednesday

Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane will offer her first public response on Wednesday in Harrisburg to the charges pressed against her last week, according to multiple media reports.

Kane will make a statement and answer questions at a press conference, according to ABC news.

Her spokesman Chuck Ardo maintained that she will not resign, according to the Associated Press.

Kane was arraigned on Saturday.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 24.

Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman alleged that Kane leaked grand jury documents to the press and then lied about it.

Kane is being charged with obstruction of the administration of law, official oppression, conspiracy, false swearing, and perjury, among other charges.

For Patch’s complete coverage of the charges against the Attorney General, please see our previous report.