Whitewater controversy original FBI investigation of Madison Guaranty in 1989; only after coming under indictment himself in 1993, did Hale make allegations against the Clintons. A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation resulted in convictions against the McDougals for their role in the Whitewater project. Jim Guy Tucker, Bill Clinton's successor as governor, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years of probation for his role in the matter. Susan McDougal served 18 months in prison for contempt of court for refusing to answer questions relating to Whitewater. Neither Bill Clinton nor Hillary were ever prosecuted, after three separate inquiries found
WhiteWater West under the WhiteWater West banner. "Prime Interactives" is a division of WhiteWater West which began in 1993. The division began by manufacturing a variety of soft play areas. Prime Play also manufactures former WhiteWater West-branded products including the Spinning Rapids Ride and water coaster. The division handles sales of products manufactured by Ropes Courses, Inc., such as ropes courses and zip-lines, in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. "Hopkins Rides" is WhiteWater West's latest acquisition. The company began in 1962 as a manufacturer of ski lifts before moving into log flumes, water rides, steel roller coasters and ropes courses.