Gallery: Embattled former Utah AG John Swallow through the years

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Attorney General John Swallow talks to members of the media outside of his office at the Utah State Capitol Wednesday June 19, 2013.

Topher Webb | The Salt Lake Tribune

The Utah House on Wednesday released the final 200-page report of its investigation into former Attorney General John Swallow.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Attorney General John Swallow speaks on the topic of 'The Importance of Federalism Under Our Constitution' during the Utah Eagle Forum annual convention at the Salt Lake Radisson Hotel Saturday January 12, 2013.

Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Attorney General John Swallow in his office on the day it was announced the U.S. Department of Justice will not prosecute him, Thursday, September 12, 2013.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Attorney General John Swallow announces his resignation, Thursday November 21, 2013 in Salt Lake City.

Scott Sommerdorf | Tribune file photo

Utah Attorney General John Swallow in his office on the day it was announced the U.S. Department of Justice will not prosecute him, Thursday, September 12, 2013.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, left, and Utah Attorney General candidate John Swallow share a laugh on Tuesday night at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City.

Steve Griffin | Tribune file photo

United States Vice President Dick Cheney, his wife Lynne Cheney, John Swallow and his wife Suzanne wave to the audience prior to the Vice President's speech at the Little America in Salt Lake City July 28, 2004.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

FBI and state law enforcement agents leave John Swallow's residence in Sandy on Monday after searching the home for several hours. Monday, June 2, 2014

Chris Detrick | Tribune file photo
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill speaks during a press conference at Office of the Salt Lake County District Attorney in July.

Al Hartmann | Tribune file photo

John Swallow debates Jim Matheson at the Hinckley Institute of Politics as the two faced off for the 2nd Distict Congressional seat in 2004.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Rep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, chairman of the investigative committee, and fellow legislators on the committee present their final report, Wednesday, March, 12, 2014, to the Utah House, and Speaker of the House Becky Lockhart (right) into former Attorney General John Swallow. A stack of more than 200 pages with 3,700 exhibits was submitted as the result of a four-month, $4 million investigation, which contributed to Swallow's resignation.

Trent Nelson | Tribune file photo
Utah Attorney General John Swallow and his wife, Suzanne, enter a news conference where Swallow announced his resignation, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, in Salt Lake City.

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Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Attorney General John Swallow talks to members of the media outside of his office at the Utah State Capitol Wednesday June 19, 2013. Topher Webb | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah House on Wednesday released the final 200-page report of its investigation into former Attorney General John Swallow. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Attorney General John Swallow talks to members of the media outside of his office at the Utah State Capitol Wednesday June 19, 2013. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Attorney General John Swallow speaks on the topic of 'The Importance of Federalism Under Our Constitution' during the Utah Eagle Forum annual convention at the Salt Lake Radisson Hotel Saturday January 12, 2013. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Attorney General John Swallow in his office on the day it was announced the U.S. Department of Justice will not prosecute him, Thursday, September 12, 2013. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Attorney General John Swallow announces his resignation, Thursday November 21, 2013 in Salt Lake City. Scott Sommerdorf | Tribune file photo Utah Attorney General John Swallow in his office on the day it was announced the U.S. Department of Justice will not prosecute him, Thursday, September 12, 2013. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Attorney General John Swallow announces his resignation, Thursday November 21, 2013 in Salt Lake City. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, left, and Utah Attorney General candidate John Swallow share a laugh on Tuesday night at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Steve Griffin | Tribune file photo United States Vice President Dick Cheney, his wife Lynne Cheney, John Swallow and his wife Suzanne wave to the audience prior to the Vice President's speech at the Little America in Salt Lake City July 28, 2004. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune FBI and state law enforcement agents leave John Swallow's residence in Sandy on Monday after searching the home for several hours. Monday, June 2, 2014 Chris Detrick | Tribune file photo Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill speaks during a press conference at Office of the Salt Lake County District Attorney in July. Al Hartmann | Tribune file photo John Swallow debates Jim Matheson at the Hinckley Institute of Politics as the two faced off for the 2nd Distict Congressional seat in 2004. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Rep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, chairman of the investigative committee, and fellow legislators on the committee present their final report, Wednesday, March, 12, 2014, to the Utah House, and Speaker of the House Becky Lockhart (right) into former Attorney General John Swallow. A stack of more than 200 pages with 3,700 exhibits was submitted as the result of a four-month, $4 million investigation, which contributed to Swallow's resignation. Trent Nelson | Tribune file photo Utah Attorney General John Swallow and his wife, Suzanne, enter a news conference where Swallow announced his resignation, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, in Salt Lake City.

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· July 16, 2014 10:21 am

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Former Utah Attorney General John Swallow was arrested Tuesday on multiple felony and misdemeanor counts. Here, we take a look at John Swallow through his time as Attorney General and through the scandal that forced his resignation and eventually led to the latest developments.