Alleged that respondent violated RCW 42.52.160 through prolonged and extensive personal use of state computer; use of computer to conduct business of private association; and use of public facilites to adversely influence employment relationship of third party with whom respondent had an ongoing dispute.

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Type	Complaint
Date	5/19/2005
Number	05-01
Topic	Personal use of public resources - computer and phone
Respondent	Linda Higginbotham
Question/Complaint	Alleged that respondent violated RCW 42.52.160 through prolonged and extensive personal use of state computer; use of computer to conduct business of private association; and use of public facilites to adversely influence employment relationship of third party with whom respondent had an ongoing dispute.
Summary	Respondent's actions constituted reasonable cause to believe RCW 42.52.160 had been violated. Respondent entered into stipulation to that effect and paid reimbursement to state for investigative costs in addition to a monetary penalty.
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