(AP) -- A South Carolina senator is calling for the ouster of the Corrections Department chief, but Gov. Mark Sanford says he has full confidence in his Cabinet director.
Democratic Sen. Phil Leventis accuses Corrections Director Jon Ozmint of being an arrogant bully to employees and state officials. In response, Ozmint on Monday accused the Sumter senator of trying to retaliate against him for the 2007 misconduct firings of two of Leventis' friends.
The Legislative Audit Council is reviewing the agency. Ozmint says the review is based on false allegations.
Sanford spokesman Ben Fox said the governor is certain Ozmint will address all issues from the report. Leventis says he's disappointed the governor doesn't say he'll look into the assertions he outlined in his letter, which was sent Friday.
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