File this under the “small breach, big harm” category, as the media got hold of the story, which created significant problems for the lawmakers involved.
Thomas Berry, a former employee of the Dakota County Water Resources Department, pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor charge involving violating the privacy of two lawmakers.
Berry admitted improperly accessing and sharing a document involving an incident where Republican Reps. Tara Mack and Tim Kelly were cited by a park ranger who said he saw them making out in a car. Both Mack and Kelly were married to others at the time.
Berry, who resigned from his position after being charged, will serve one year on probation and pay a $345 fine.
The Star Tribune has more details on the case, as does InForum.