Worker says firm forced donations

But Hardy says she knows of some employees who have never been contacted and who also feel that they were forced to make the contributions. Even so, Hardy said she is not sure if Miller was involved in the scheme but said Wasatch Property Management should be punished.

"The sad thing is (Miller) is going to take the fall for it, and there are going to be no repercussions for the company," Hardy said. "Maybe she's totally innocent."

Meanwhile, the Republican camp is taking aim at Miller's opponent, Gill. County GOP leader James Evans on Tuesday said Gill's slogan, "Time tested, court approved," implies that state courts endorse Gill while in fact the courts do not take political stands.

The state Administrative Office of the Courts has received multiple complaints about what they say is an inappropriate implied endorsement. And Evans said he plans to file a complaint with the Utah State Bar because he says the slogan violates professional standards of conduct.

Utah courts spokeswoman Nancy Volmer said the slogan is vague and does not explicitly say the courts endorse Gill for the county's next district attorney. But after receiving multiple complaints about the slogan, Volmer reiterated that Utah's state and federal courts will never back any candidate.

"We cannot, we have not and we will not endorse any political candidates," Volmer said.

Gill said the slogan is one of many on his billboards and handouts that emphasize that he has more experience than Miller.

"It's a campaign slogan for God's sake, just a blah campaign slogan," Gill said. "I'm not saying any court out there is supporting my candidacy. This is absolutely frustrating."

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