The Latest: Attorney general asked to investigate Greitens
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens acknowledging he cheated on his wife but denying blackmail allegations (all times local):
11:35 a.m.
A group of Missouri senators is asking the state attorney general to investigate allegations of blackmail against Republican Gov. Eric Greitens.
In a letter signed by Republicans and Democrats, state GOP Sen. Doug Libla asked Attorney General Josh Hawley to open a formal investigation on Greitens. Hawley is also a Republican.
The governor on Wednesday acknowledged having an affair with his hairdresser in 2015, but he denied claims of blackmail.