OKLAHOMA CITY– Attorney General Gentner Drummond Friday the criminal prosecution of Ben Harris and David Chaney, who both face multiple felony charges arising from the Epic Charter Schools investigation, is back on track and moving forward.
Read more: Criminal case moves forwardDespite previous delays caused by the defendants’ unsuccessful attempts to disqualify the trial judge, the court has now established a clear path forward, scheduling the next phase of testimony for Feb. 25-27, 2026.
“We remain fully focused on presenting the facts and evidence in this case,” Drummond stated. “We are committed to ensuring that no one sidetracks justice or evades accountability.”
Harris and Chaney face charges of racketeering, embezzlement and obtaining money by false pretenses. The charges against the two men followed a multi-year investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and an audit by State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd.
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