kathleen kane
Kane could face up to seven years in prison for leaking information to a reporter.
She was accused of leaking grand jury information to a reporter.
Unlike impeachment, which requires indictment by the House and trial by the Senate, direct removal of a state officeholder only requires a two-thirds vote in the Senate after "a full hearing."
The state attorney general has rejected calls for her resignation as she awaits trial.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Kane is facing criminal charges after being accused of leaking secret information and lying under oath.
They are connected to the perjury charges against Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
Most say she's not doing a good job as the state's attorney general.
How many times did they switch places in school?
She faces a charge of perjury, as well as three counts of obstruction of justice, four counts of official oppression, and one count of false swearing.
The charges include criminal obstruction relating to a leak about a rival.