6. In the last few months of this year, Palin has been under investigation for ethics issues. Walter Monegan was dismissed as Commissioner of Public Safety by Palin in July, a dismissal that he says was the result of his refusing to fire State Trooper Mike Wooten, who is currently embroiled in a bitter custody battle with Palin’s sister. Wooten also says that the government, under Palin, has improperly released his employment files in his divorce case. Palin maintains that there has not been an abuse of power in her administration.