Bad Prosecutors

Is it that our Local Attorney Can Do No Wrong or Why Won't the Houston Chronicle Do What's Right?

With recent media buzz about the United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and his role in the dismissal of nine United States Attorneys, many members of Congress from both parties have called for his resignation.  Not only that, many writers, columnists, and editorials from various newspapers around the country have commented on the actions of the Attorney General and believe he should step down from his position.  Yet, the Houston Chronicle’s editorial section has only alluded to his resignation, but still has not demanded Gonzales to resign.  This raises the questions: 1) Why does the Houston Chronicle specifically not mention that he should resign and 2) Is the Houston Chronicle improperly favoring a Houston attorney?  The public has a right to know.

Joseph Nichols case

The execution of Houston resident Joseph Nichols occured two months ago, however it could have been prevented had it not been for an attorney "so inept he was ultimately disbarred."  Please read the summary article from the Houston Chronicle below.

http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2007_4300407

Genarlow Wilson case

The trial and eventual imprisonment of young Genarlow Wilson made headlines two years ago.  Unfortunately, the behavior of Georgia DA David McDade requires particular scrutiny to this day. 

He charged Mr. Wilson with raping a girl though a jury ultimately acquitted him of the charge. He also distributed a graphic videotape of the events in the case to legislators as part of a lobbying effort at the State senate against Wilson's release.  McDade's actions are irresponsible at best.  Please read more about this injustice by following the links below.

Atlanta Magazine article

ESPN: The Magazine article