Washington (CNN) -- Officials warned of more Secret Service resignations as soon as Friday stemming from an alleged prostitute scandal in Colombia that is the focus of congressional inquiry and outrage.
Three agents already have
left the service, including a man who joked on Facebook that he checked
out former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin while on assignment
during the 2008 campaign.
The controversy has
embarrassed the nearly 150-year-old agency that protects the president
and investigates criminal activity, and raised questions of a possible
security breach immediately proceeding
President Barack Obama's trip to
Cartagena, Colombia, for last week's Summit of the Americas.
Another concern is that
the alleged heavy drinking and consorting with prostitutes could be part
of the culture of agents prided for their dedication and discipline.
Two Secret Service
supervisors no longer with the agency in the wake of the incident were
identified as David Chaney and Greg Stokes, a source familiar with the
investigation told CNN national security contributor Fran Townsend on
Thursday.
In a photo posted on his
public Facebook page in January 2009, Chaney is seen standing behind
Palin, wearing dark glasses and what appears be a wedding ring.
Under the photo, Chaney
posted a comment that said, "I was really checking her out, if you know
what I mean?" That drew a strong response from Palin on Thursday night. (Continues)
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