Kane

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s highest court is ordering the suspension of Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s law license, a step that could trigger a Senate vote to remove her as she faces criminal charges.

Today’s order by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court comes barely a month after Montgomery County authorities arrested her on charges she leaked secret investigative information and then lying under oath.

In the order, the court says it shouldn’t be construed as removing her from office, raising legal questions. Kane’s office says it’s reviewing the decision.

The court’s disciplinary lawyers have argued that Kane admitted that she authorized the release of secret investigative information.

Kane’s lawyers say she never admitted it and that she’s innocent. They also say the court is violating Kane’s constitutional rights.