Morton Prosecutor Objects To Misconduct Inquiry
Allegations that former Williamson County prosecutor Ken Anderson committed criminal misconduct in the wrongful prosecution of Michael Morton 25 years ago are "unjustified and insupportable," his lawyers argued in a court document filed today.
"It is unfortunate that the Innocence Project has attempted to leverage the good work done by it and others on Mr. Morton's behalf — to secure his exoneration — into unjustified and insupportable allegations of criminal conduct by Ken Anderson," wrote Anderson's lawyers, including Eric Nichols, a former deputy attorney general.
Michael Morton was exonerated last year after DNA evidence showed he did not beat his ...
Comments (21)
Robert Rister via Texas Tribune on Facebook
These are questions of fact, are they not? As a close observer of Judge Anderson since before his first election, I assure that these questions are not frivolous.
Neil Moyer via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Anderson committed malpractice; will legal profession punish its own???
Lee B. Weaver via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Those guys are scared shitless.
Cheryl Murray via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Judge Anderson was willing to submit another citizen to a baseless trial -and years in prison - on scant evidence. It's amusing he now seems unwilling to face a jury of his peers based on his role in this case.
Glenda Hawthorne
Anderson should resign.
Hollis Morton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Assistant DA lies on sworn affidavit. Judges say it’s okay to violate contracts a little bit. Justice in the justice system ha ha. http://hm21.wordpress.com
Duane Florschuetz via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Just covering each others backs. Usual approach within the network.
Wilco Watchdog via Texas Tribune on Facebook
John Bradley nominated as the "Worst Prosecutor of 2011" in a National Poll Vote Today http://www.theagitator.com/2012/01/02/the-2011-worst-prosecutor-of-the-year-award/
Wilco Watchdog via Texas Tribune on Facebook
John Bradley nominated as the "Worst Prosecutor of 2011" in a National Poll Vote Today http://www.theagitator.com/2012/01/02/the-2011-worst-prosecutor-of-the-year-award/
Wilco Watchdog via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Wilco Watchdog John Bradley nominated as the "Worst Prosecutor of 2011" in a National Poll Vote Today http://www.theagitator.com/2012/01/02/the-2011-worst-prosecutor-of-the-year-award/
David Phillips via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Anderson is a POS. but so is Bradley, for fighting the request to DNA test the piece of evidence that ultimately cleared Morton....for over 5 years!! Horrifying.
Rick Scott McGuckin via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Wrote a book bragging on himself then acts like he can't recall details? We need to Reagan this Guy out to pasture. He's a disgrace to honest DAs, if there's any left.
Rick Scott McGuckin via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I would ask his lawyer "Do DAs leverage the work the investigators do into questionable prosecutions to fluff up their 'wins' and egos, to the point they write self-flattering books?"
Jose B. Gonzalez via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He deserves a few years in prison! If the law won't prosecute him, you can rest assured the state bar will NOT touch one of their own................
Mike Snyder
Give Ken Anderson the kind of justice he deserves: give him a fair trial and then hang him.
Robert Rister via Texas Tribune on Facebook
The thing is, it isn't just one case. It's dozens. There has been a petition to a court to audit all of Anderson's cases. And it's way past time.
Dennis Boyter
Let's see if I understand. Evidence that could have exonerated Mr. Morton was not brought forward by the DA simply because the judge didn't specifically request it? If Mr. Anderson sleeps well at night, then he should be examined for psychopathic disorders that exclude him from basic feelings of humanity. This is an absolutely stunning example of arrogance and hubris.
Misty Crenshaw
Lawyers should be held accountable for their actions. I am going through similiar issues. My husband is serving time for a crime he did not commit. His lawyer in Milam County misled him and did not handle the case professionaly and did not present evidence or cross examin any witnesses. Is this a Texas thing? I read somewhere that Morton is the 45th victim to have served time for a crime they did not committ. This is a grave injustice to the accused and family. I have lost everything due to this. Our new lawyer has filed appeals and we are waiting for a new court date.
Mike Snyder
Yup, we're all equal - it's just that some are more equal than others. The establishment legal community will circle its wagons and protect one of their own. This is an old story, one that flag wavers would have us dismiss as a freak incident, except that it is not. It's worth reading "White Lies" by Nick Davies, a most chilling account of the Clarence Brandley story. Prosecjutors knew Brandley was innocent of killing a Conroe cheerleader but felt a black life was a cheap price to close a case. Unfortunately, the cards are legally stacked against the good guys and Mr. Anderson will probably only be inconvenienced. And this is the superb justice system that allows Mr. Perry to sleep so well after sending hundreds to their deaths? His brand of Christianity is indeed strange, as strange as Texas "justice."
john johns
If ever there is justice here it will only be vigilante. I know it and so does anyone else who lives here and has witnessed time and again Wilco justice at play, either you are in or out...........
gwynne robertson
i am seriously concerned about the kind of people we depend on in our official capacity when we cant,The small town i am in, hearing that is really heartbreaking ,scary and right down makes me feel terrible for our race at times,HUMAN! does it mean nothing anymore to people . No I m not an emotional mess, I m just older, w regrets and alot of woderful memories that i could not imagine ever not expieriencing had i been locked away. Its pitiful