Republicans form committee to investigate fake amendment, Duenas files criminal complaint

 The republican caucus is making it clear—they will find who created the so-called fake amendment accusing Sen. Chris Duenas of taking money from teacher pay raises to fund his school repair bill.

The legislative GOP held a press conference today to discuss establishing a special investigative committee. It would include three from the Democratic majority, and two republicans, who would have subpoena powers.

Minority leader Frank Blas jr. wants to uncover the facts.

“If it is in fact a member of the legislature, or an individual from the legislature that did concoct, that did produce, or that did provide this document, that is totally what we need to and what we swore to protect," he said.

Leaving no stone unturned, Sen. Tom Fisher even called out the executive branch, saying the governor’s communications director Krystal Paco-San Agustin should disclose their alleged involvement.

"Krystal Paco said that the administration had no involvement in this. If she makes a declarative statement like that, that implies that she herself or someone working for her has done some investigation," he said. "I would do it myself. I ask everybody to send Krystal Paco an email demanding any note, any record, any conversation she had with anyone concerning this issue."

Paco-San Agustin told KUAM News, “The administration was not involved in the drafting of this amendment.” She added, “Adelup does not endorse anything knowingly shared by anyone under false pretenses. Our administration is committed to sharing the facts and the truth.”

Sen. Chris Duenas has since filed a criminal complaint with the Guam Police Department against the Progressive Democrats of Guam Chapter leader Julian Janssen. Janssen has since denied creating the document, and directly apologized for sharing it online.

GPD today confirmed a criminal investigation is underway.

Duenas and his colleagues, however, are not accepting the apology as well.

“This could all be over by tomorrow—so, Julian, do what’s right— give up your source because you’ve committed a crime, your source committed a crime and we could move on from there and let the justice system take its course.," he said.  

For now, Fisher kept pointing out what he calls "early forensics," claiming it reveals potential evidence and an apparent server at the University of Guam in Mangilao.

It’s unclear if that may in fact be the source of the fake document.

The republican caucus added they will take legal action—with plans to hold an emergency session to find out who is responsible.