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[Marp2]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama investigators looked into whether the recent deal to publish Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird" sequel involved financial fraud, but they have closed the inquiry, a state official said Thursday.

Alabama Securities Commission Director Joseph Borg said his agency sent an investigator to speak with Lee at the request of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. Borg said the department, which handles complaints of elder abuse, asked his investigators to look into the situation because of their expertise in financial matters.

"We closed the file. Let's just say that she was able to answer questions we asked to our satisfaction from our point of view," Borg said.

The surprise news that the 88-year-old author would publish a second book prompted speculation over whether she is capable of giving consent to the publication.

"We don't make competency determinations. We're not doctors," Borg said. "But unless someone tells us to go back in, our file is closed on it."

More: http://apnews.myway.com//article/20150312/us--harper_lee-investigation-ab5a9e2dbc.html

[lovescats]

In a way I don't think it really matters because if the book is bad no one will remember it and it might be good.

[adelle38]

I'm surprised they're making this investigation public. I thought DHR investigations are supposed to be confidential.

[Lila Belle]

I'm excited about reading this new book. It sounds interesting with Scout as an adult.