article_snippet: An Alabama official says a state agency has closed an inquiry into whether the deal to publish Lee upcoming novel involved financial fraud.
article_snippet: However Alabama Securities Commission Director Joseph Borg said Thursday Alabama Securities Commission Director Joseph Borg reviewed the matter at the Department of Human Resources' request, and that Lee answered questions to an investigator's satisfaction.
article_snippet: A high-ranking state official said DHR opened DHR investigation after the second novel's announcement.
article_snippet: The status of its investigation was unclear.
article_snippet: Such investigations can involve law enforcement if financial exploitation can be shown.
highlights_snippet: Alabama Securities Commission launched a case .
  