Seldom does the public get a chance to hear what happens inside a state office. The Dead Pelican.Com has provided us with a glimpse into the abusive treatment by a high-ranking state employee of a subordinate. Beth Courtney, head LA Public Broadcasting berates former reporter Jeff Duhe’ for questioning her ethics.

WARNING: COURTNEY’S COMMENTS ARE LACED WITH PROFANITY. To hear the “conversation” go here: Conversation.

Having worked in state government for 13 years for elected officials, I’ve never heard anything quite like this. If I hadn’t known both of these individuals for years, I would not believe what I heard.

Interestingly, Courtney’s ethical violations were so blatant that even the LA Heh, Heh, Heh, Ethics Board fined Courtney for the violations. Story here.

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