Koster could be investigated for lobbyist activity

Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones is suggesting legislative investigations of Attorney General Chris Koster's office could come, while high-profile Democrats so far have said little, according to the St. Louis Business Journal.

That follows a New York Times article suggesting Koster put a stop to an investigation of allegations of deceptive advertising of 5-Hour Energy after a lobbyist for the company reached out to him.

Koster released a statement Wednesday.

"Contrary to the inferences contained in today's New York Times article, this office reviews each case on its merits. We have taken legal action against Pfizer at least six times and have taken legal action against AT&T at least twice. Together, these cases have resulted in millions of dollars on behalf of Missouri consumers. Currently, Missouri is among the 44 states in the country that have not filed suit against 5-Hour Energy," he said.

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