Gus Blackwell

Gus Blackwell (born November 4, 1955) is an American politician from Laverne who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 61st district from 2002 to 2014.^[1][2]

Gus Blackwell
Official portrait
Speaker pro tempore of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office 2008–2009
Preceded by	Susan Winchester
Succeeded by	Kris Steele
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 61st district
In office November 19, 2002 – November 18, 2014
Preceded by	Jack Begley
Succeeded by	Casey Murdock
Personal details
Born	(1955-11-04) November 4, 1955 (age 69) Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Political party	Republican

Blackwell was accused of using state funds and campaign funds to pay for personal travel. He was charged with 32 counts of perjury and embezzlement. In a plea bargain, he pled guilty to only one count, agreed to pay restitution and was sentenced to 5 years probation. (2017)^[3][4]