Criminal investigation opened into Oregon bourbon scandal

The Oregon Department of Justice on Friday announced it would open a criminal investigation into the diversion of Kentucky bourbon by Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission officials for their own use. The announcement comes two days after The Oregonian/OregonLive revealed that six liquor agency officials had diverted scarce bottles of bourbon for their own use or to give as gifts. The practice was long-standing and common at the agency, which has been led by Steve Marks, a Gov. John Kitzhaber appointee, for a decade. On Wednesday, Gov. Tina Kotek sent...