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"The DA vs. the Judge" or "In re: Grand Jury Proceedings" (UPDATED)
06/29/10
"The DA vs. the Judge" or "In re: Grand Jury Proceedings" (UPDATED)
Tomorrow morning there will be a hearing in a Collin County District Court that may decide the future of a District Judge -- Suzanne Wooten, elected in 2008 to the 380th District Court.
For over a year now, the Collin County Courthouse has been a buzz with rumors that District Attorney John Roach, Sr. was using a grand jury to investigate 2 sitting judges; Judge Greg Willis (now the GOP nominee for District Attorney) and Suzanne Wooten.
Sources close to both judges have styled the investigations as being politically motivated.
Judge Greg Willis was exonerated by a Grand Jury in January. To date, no action has been taken by any Grand Jury against Judge Wooten. In fact, the Observer was told in January that all investigations against Wooten had ended. Not so.
Attorneys for Judge Wooten learned yesterday that the District Attorney's office would re-convene a recently released Grand Jury in order to seek an indictment against her. In an attempt to stop the DA, they have filed a "Motion to quash illegally re-assembled Grand Jury". The hearing on that motion will be at 9:00 AM in the 366th District Court, with Judge Ray Wheless presiding.
The motion tells only one side of the story, but it does present a compelling picture of what one court house regular called "an abuse of judicial resources" by the first Assistant District Attorney Greg Davis and Christopher Milner, the Chief of the DA's Special Crimes Unit.
Judge Wooten's motion tells the tale of a political vendetta that began the day after she was elected by defeating long time Judge Charles Sandoval.
Wooten's attorneys note that, "the first time a sitting district judge was challenged, let alone defeated, in a primary election in Collin County history." Her attorneys charge that the day after the election, "Judge Charles Sandoval reportedly had a lengthy meeting meeting with executive level members of the Collin County District Attorney's Office", and that Sandoval believed that the only reason he lost the election was that Wooten, "must have cheated".
According to Judge Wooten's motion:
Shortly after the primary, the DA sought and obtained from Judge Curt Henderson Grand Jury subpeonas related to an investigation of Wooten. Because Grand Jury proceedings are secret, it wasn't until July of 2009 that Judge Wooten heard rumors that she was being investigated. More subpeonas were issued in July and again in August of 2009.
In September, 2009 Judge Wooten, "was made aware by her bank that there were 'unusual record activities' on her personal, former business and campaign accounts. Based on this information [Wooten] concluded that there could actually be an investigation pending against her." During this period, Chris Milner refused to admit or deny the existence of an investigation to Wooten's lawyers, despite their repeated inquiries and offers to cooperate.
During a meeting between Judge Wooten's lawyers and Mr. Milner held in October, 2009, Milner "demanded that [Judge Wooten] resign her bench by the following Wednesday, as 'Judge Roach (the DA) looks favorably upon public servants who accept responsibility for their actions and resign'." When asked what Judge Wooten was charged with, Milner responded, "She knows what she did.". Milner then stated that Judge Wooten, "needed to immediately resign to avoid them 'taking her law license, her family, her home, her liberty, and her reputation'."
But the Grand Jury never issued an indictment. In fact according to the motion, while the Grand Jury asked that the case be presented to them for a vote, "Milner refused to present the case and allegedly stated 'He was going to wait for a better Grand Jury'."
Six Grand Juries have come and gone since the investigation of Suzanne Wooten began. None have indicted her, nor even been given the opportunity to vote on a "True Bill" or a "No Bill".
The current Grand Jury's term officially ends on June 30. They held their last session last week on June 24th. On June 28th, Harry White, an Assistant Attorney General (acting as a deputy prosecuter appointed by John Roach) requested Judge Wooten appear before that Grand Jury on June 30th on a possible "bribery charge".
Fearing that Milner had finally found his compliant Grand Jury, Suzanne Wooten's attorneys filed the "Motion to Quash" arguing that the Grand Jury's term had ended and that only the court, and not the DA, could call them back into session.
For two years now, the courthouse has been rife with rumors of the investigation. for several months, Judge Wooten recused herself form hearing criminal cases, and has been unable to defend herself against unknown charges. As noted above six Grand Juries have come and gone. One investigation (against Greg Willis) ended with exoneration, but Wooten's case has not been allowed to come before a up or down vote by a Grand Jury.
During this period, the Collin County Observer heard persistent rumors that the DA would not allow bench trials (trials before a Judge, instead of a jury) in two District Courts -- the 380th (Judge Suzanne Wooten) and the 429th (Judge Jill Willis) -- both presided over by women. An email attached to Wooten's motion provides real evidence that the rumors were true. In the email, Greg Davis instructs one of his Chief Prosecutors to "conduct a TBC ["trial before the court", or a bench trial] in the 380th only if you have no interest in the outcome of the case"... "Those same guidelines are to be used in the 429th as well." The email further reminds the prosecuter that he has the authority to plead "any case set for trial before it was transferred to the 429th."
- John Roach's allegations against Judge Wooten have never been made public.
- Judge Wooten's allegations against DA John Roach charge that the DA is manipulating the justice system in trying to engineer outcomes he desires; not only forum shopping Judges, but also Grand Juries.
Why, if as Milner told her attorneys in 2009, he had "boxes and boxes of evidence" against the Judge Wooten, he has waited 2 years to finally present to a Grand Jury, and one whose term was ended or at best ending.
The hearing tomorrow should determine if this Grand Jury will be allowed to vote, or if the District Attorney will have to take his chances with yet another panel of Collin County citizens.
Bill
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UPDATE June 30 11:00 AM
After a hearing in which no witnesses were called, Judge Wheless has ruled in favor of the Motion to Quash.
His decision was that the Grand Jury's term had ended and that the District Attorney could not legally re-call the Grand Jury into session.
Wheless's ruling means that Roach will have to present the case to another Grand Jury, if he is still seeking an indictment of Judge Suzanne Wooten. Wheless's decision is seen by most courthouse observers as a significant set back to the reach of DA Roach.
D Magazine's Front Burner Blog commented on the case this morning. Editor Wick Allison opines that John Roach and Charles Sandoval are trying to, in effect, overturn the election of Judge Wooten.
Bill
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NOTES:
"In Re: Grand Jury Proceedings", "Motion to quash illegally re-assembled Grand Jury" filed in the 366th District Court on June 29, 2010 by Hon. Suzanne Wooten, movant.
Two local judges targets of grand jury investigations, CCO, Nov. 19, 2009
Judge accuses DA of "forum shopping" and "needless expense": DA appeals (updated), CCO, Dec. 21, 2009
Court releases Willis Grand Jury report, CCO, Jan. 26, 1010
Judge accuses DA of "forum shopping" and "needless expense": DA appeals (updated), CCO, Dec. 21, 2009
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Comment from: ACCA [Visitor] 
What goes unmentioned in Bill's excellent reporting and the pleadings presented above is that Judge Wooten has performed wonderfully during this period. I have only observed her treat litigants, attorneys, and county personell with the kind of dignity, respect, and professionalism that helps build and sustain faith in elected officials.
I wish I could post my name here, but I have a couple of cases pending in the 380th. Let me close by saying that Judge Wooten is an excellent judge and I hope this senile stupidity coming from the DA's office ends soon.
I wish I could post my name here, but I have a couple of cases pending in the 380th. Let me close by saying that Judge Wooten is an excellent judge and I hope this senile stupidity coming from the DA's office ends soon.
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06/30/10 @ 00:38
Comment from: FED up with BS from the DA [Visitor]
Thank you for posting this. It is time for the Collin County community to rise up and take control of their local government. John Roach has wielded his power with a great deal of abuse and tactics of fear and oppression. Davis & Milner have simultaneously been Roach's willing lapdogs and pit bulls; and the net effect might just as well have them both wearing Brown Shirts with sleeve insignia. I believe Davis is arrogant and conniving; while Milner is both of these, plus mentally imbalanced. Their combined history of abuse while in the DA's employ is long, well-documented, and now finally in the hands of authorities empowered to bring them personally to account for their abuses.
More important than all of these facts, Judge Suzanne Wooten has patiently, diligently performed the job Collin County voters overwhelmingly elected her to do. She has done so, even in the face of outrageous threats and repeated attempts to intimidate her, her husband, their children; and their entire family. And, contrasting with the DA's deliberate leaks to try to publicly damage Judge Wooten, notice that Her Honor has never once made a public statement about the abuses which have been targeted on her and her family. She has, as her character has steadfastly demonstrated throughout this entire witch hunt, always endeavored to preserve the integrity of the public office entrusted to her stewardship. Oh, how the DA and his gang of "Mary Men" (No, that's not a typo) might benefit from following her example.
As noted in the article, Judge Wooten voluntarily recused herself - on her own motion - when she learned of the DA's investigation; and she resumed presiding over cases involving the DA's office when she had an understanding the investigation targeting her had been concluded. Very simply, she has done the right thing all along, even though no one in the DA's office has even thought of doing so.
And, what about this Assistant Attorney General, Harry White? If not in knowing furtherance of his conspiracy with the DA, what in the world possessed him to think being "deputized" by the DA was even an ethical move, to say nothing of a good idea? He knows exactly the procedure required by law to take over a case; and nowhere in that process does it include him joining the DA's staff. In fact, Mr. White has sought to disqualify opposing counsel in another case where he claimed an attorney had a similar, intractable conflict of interest in the case (See, Mr. White's "Motion To Disqualify Counsel”, as filed in Cause No. 1015, State of Texas v. Bennie Fuelberg, In the 424th District Court of Blanco County).
What Judge Wooten's Motion does not state, because - again - she has and is conducting herself with complete integrity, is that the DA's office, together with its AG lackey, are really running scared of a federal investigation into their terrorist tactics; and this is a last-minute desperate move to try to cover their collectives rear ends (including their personal exposure, because these types of abuses are not protected by any official immunity) by further [ab]using the grand jury process to mitigate the federal rectal probe being prepared for them. Judge Ray Wheless has already considered a motion to extend the Grand Jury's term, and he denied it last week; which - by the way - was the first time that even Judge Wheless was aware the AG had actually joined the DA's staff. So, the soon-to-come and all-too-predictable excuses from the DA and AG are just transparent posturing to explain their circumvention of a transparent judicial process.
There is so much more to this story. And, as the layers of this onion are peeled back one after another, the Collin County community is going to find out just how bad the DA's office stinks, how long it's been this way, who else had/has a way too familiar, and even improper relationship between local attorneys, DAs, and judges (for example, "Slick" Rick Robertson, Chris "No Moral Center" Milner, and Charles "No Balls" Sandoval, and more).
People get ready, there's a train a-coming. Pucker up at each end boys!
More important than all of these facts, Judge Suzanne Wooten has patiently, diligently performed the job Collin County voters overwhelmingly elected her to do. She has done so, even in the face of outrageous threats and repeated attempts to intimidate her, her husband, their children; and their entire family. And, contrasting with the DA's deliberate leaks to try to publicly damage Judge Wooten, notice that Her Honor has never once made a public statement about the abuses which have been targeted on her and her family. She has, as her character has steadfastly demonstrated throughout this entire witch hunt, always endeavored to preserve the integrity of the public office entrusted to her stewardship. Oh, how the DA and his gang of "Mary Men" (No, that's not a typo) might benefit from following her example.
As noted in the article, Judge Wooten voluntarily recused herself - on her own motion - when she learned of the DA's investigation; and she resumed presiding over cases involving the DA's office when she had an understanding the investigation targeting her had been concluded. Very simply, she has done the right thing all along, even though no one in the DA's office has even thought of doing so.
And, what about this Assistant Attorney General, Harry White? If not in knowing furtherance of his conspiracy with the DA, what in the world possessed him to think being "deputized" by the DA was even an ethical move, to say nothing of a good idea? He knows exactly the procedure required by law to take over a case; and nowhere in that process does it include him joining the DA's staff. In fact, Mr. White has sought to disqualify opposing counsel in another case where he claimed an attorney had a similar, intractable conflict of interest in the case (See, Mr. White's "Motion To Disqualify Counsel”, as filed in Cause No. 1015, State of Texas v. Bennie Fuelberg, In the 424th District Court of Blanco County).
What Judge Wooten's Motion does not state, because - again - she has and is conducting herself with complete integrity, is that the DA's office, together with its AG lackey, are really running scared of a federal investigation into their terrorist tactics; and this is a last-minute desperate move to try to cover their collectives rear ends (including their personal exposure, because these types of abuses are not protected by any official immunity) by further [ab]using the grand jury process to mitigate the federal rectal probe being prepared for them. Judge Ray Wheless has already considered a motion to extend the Grand Jury's term, and he denied it last week; which - by the way - was the first time that even Judge Wheless was aware the AG had actually joined the DA's staff. So, the soon-to-come and all-too-predictable excuses from the DA and AG are just transparent posturing to explain their circumvention of a transparent judicial process.
There is so much more to this story. And, as the layers of this onion are peeled back one after another, the Collin County community is going to find out just how bad the DA's office stinks, how long it's been this way, who else had/has a way too familiar, and even improper relationship between local attorneys, DAs, and judges (for example, "Slick" Rick Robertson, Chris "No Moral Center" Milner, and Charles "No Balls" Sandoval, and more).
People get ready, there's a train a-coming. Pucker up at each end boys!
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06/30/10 @ 09:27
Comment from: Micky [Visitor]
Bill continues to shine the light on corruption in Collin County governnment. When will justice be served? Keep it up, Bill. Collin County NEEDS you.
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06/30/10 @ 10:22
Comment from: FED up with BS from the DA [Visitor] · http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2010/06/30/collin-county-da-john-roach-and-former-judge-charles-san
· http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2010/06/30/collin-county-da-john-roach-and-former-judge-charles-san
D Magazine has also picked up this story. Apparently, the smell emanating from the Collin County DA's office has wafted all the way down to their office.
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06/30/10 @ 10:59
Comment from: anon [Visitor]
I don't understand why the behavior engaged in by Mr. Roach, Mr. Sandoval, Mr. Milner, Mr. Davis, and Mr. White is not considered felony criminal behavior.
Mr. Davis has stated in writing that he decides his approach to a case according to whether he has a personal interest in the outcome, presumably with Mr. Roach's approval. I wonder what else has been said in all those other emails Mr. Roach refused to disclose.
Perhaps, all of these people, except Mr. Sandoval, need to be placed on administrative leave immediately, pending an investigation. Mr. sandoval may need to be retained. We wouldn't want any evidence destroyed.
Mr. Davis has stated in writing that he decides his approach to a case according to whether he has a personal interest in the outcome, presumably with Mr. Roach's approval. I wonder what else has been said in all those other emails Mr. Roach refused to disclose.
Perhaps, all of these people, except Mr. Sandoval, need to be placed on administrative leave immediately, pending an investigation. Mr. sandoval may need to be retained. We wouldn't want any evidence destroyed.
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06/30/10 @ 12:22
Comment from: Not surprised [Visitor]
The embarrassing behavior of RED RIVER Roach and his henchmen is so easy to trackStart your research with Sheriff Bowles or Boyles in Dallas...Collin County prosecuter Milner raids his office with the media in tow effectively destroying his political career and then decides that their is too much wrongdoing to go forward...All of this while Roach acquieces to this behavior.It's sad that the juvenile justice building is named for a man that knows nothing about justice.He has allowed Milner to trample individual rights ,ignore the constitution ,and destroy people's lives.Sad that that is the legacy of Roach and many of our District Courts have allowed such nonsense.In fact some of the judges have been abetted this bad behavior.Here's to Judge Wheless for having the cajones to stand up to these bullies.
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06/30/10 @ 15:06
Comment from: RE Judge Henderson [Visitor]
It is COMPLETELY unsurprising that
"the DA sought and obtained from Judge Curt Henderson Grand Jury subpeonas...."
Henderson is the very same judge who was forced to testify in Collin County Court the he places no restrictions upon CC police departments as to the use of SWAT TEAMS against the citizens of the county.
He literally has a "don't even ask me - do whatever you want" policy. And he admitted it.
Exigent circumstances are non-existent? - no problem for Henderson?
The accused in the search warrant is not accused of any violent crime, nor have the police actually done any investigation? - no problem for Henderson.
He's no gate-keeper of the public and his legacy continues to go down in flames.
Just be glad he's leaving. Because sure as shooting, he would have been tarred and feathered in a re-election campaign - by the truth of his own lazy misdeeds.
At least the police & DA love him - he's their "go to guy", after all.
"the DA sought and obtained from Judge Curt Henderson Grand Jury subpeonas...."
Henderson is the very same judge who was forced to testify in Collin County Court the he places no restrictions upon CC police departments as to the use of SWAT TEAMS against the citizens of the county.
He literally has a "don't even ask me - do whatever you want" policy. And he admitted it.
Exigent circumstances are non-existent? - no problem for Henderson?
The accused in the search warrant is not accused of any violent crime, nor have the police actually done any investigation? - no problem for Henderson.
He's no gate-keeper of the public and his legacy continues to go down in flames.
Just be glad he's leaving. Because sure as shooting, he would have been tarred and feathered in a re-election campaign - by the truth of his own lazy misdeeds.
At least the police & DA love him - he's their "go to guy", after all.
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06/30/10 @ 15:30
Comment from: FED up with BS from the DA [Visitor]
Here's another interesting tidbit...
While the Texas Rangers have swooped in to raid the Collin County District Clerk's office, apparently after receiving the case on referral from the DA, I find it difficult to believe that after 20 years, and only when the DA is in his final months in office, that corruption has only recently been discovered.
Or, does it seem more plausible that when the District Clerk took the DA's office to task for his grand jury shenanigans in Dec/Jan(which did happen), that the DA's office launched yet another retaliatory, politically motivated attack on a fellow office holder?
If your Roach's barber, I sure hope he's always satisfied with his haircut, or may God have mercy on your soul. And, if your Milner's psychiatrist, you might consider increasing the dosage on the anti-psychotic meds.
Oh, and lest you readers might doubt the selective targeting by the DA of who he goes after, consider this.
Even though the DA has been provided supporting evidence, there has been an outright refusal to investigate Charles Sandoval using his courtroom and chambers as his election HQ, using county computers to file his campaign reports with the Tx Ethics Commission, having his court coordinator (herself a dishonest piece of work) perform all manner of campaign business on county time (from county phones, in a county office, and on a county computer), intimidating his court staff into distributing campaign materials from the courthouse and post Sandoval's signage around the county for fear of losing their jobs in retaliation, soliciting and accepting campaign donations in his chambers from attorneys whom he then heard arguments from a few minutes later in his Courtroom, and even listing the Collin County Courthouse as the contact address for his campaign when registering his campaign website. These are exactly the crimes for which the District Clerk's office is being investigated, but the Collin County DA has kept its collective head securely planted up Sandoval's rear end so as to have two blind eyes to this blatant corruption, rather than only turning one blind eye to it.
I'm just sayin' ...
While the Texas Rangers have swooped in to raid the Collin County District Clerk's office, apparently after receiving the case on referral from the DA, I find it difficult to believe that after 20 years, and only when the DA is in his final months in office, that corruption has only recently been discovered.
Or, does it seem more plausible that when the District Clerk took the DA's office to task for his grand jury shenanigans in Dec/Jan(which did happen), that the DA's office launched yet another retaliatory, politically motivated attack on a fellow office holder?
If your Roach's barber, I sure hope he's always satisfied with his haircut, or may God have mercy on your soul. And, if your Milner's psychiatrist, you might consider increasing the dosage on the anti-psychotic meds.
Oh, and lest you readers might doubt the selective targeting by the DA of who he goes after, consider this.
Even though the DA has been provided supporting evidence, there has been an outright refusal to investigate Charles Sandoval using his courtroom and chambers as his election HQ, using county computers to file his campaign reports with the Tx Ethics Commission, having his court coordinator (herself a dishonest piece of work) perform all manner of campaign business on county time (from county phones, in a county office, and on a county computer), intimidating his court staff into distributing campaign materials from the courthouse and post Sandoval's signage around the county for fear of losing their jobs in retaliation, soliciting and accepting campaign donations in his chambers from attorneys whom he then heard arguments from a few minutes later in his Courtroom, and even listing the Collin County Courthouse as the contact address for his campaign when registering his campaign website. These are exactly the crimes for which the District Clerk's office is being investigated, but the Collin County DA has kept its collective head securely planted up Sandoval's rear end so as to have two blind eyes to this blatant corruption, rather than only turning one blind eye to it.
I'm just sayin' ...
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06/30/10 @ 15:43
Comment from: Not surprised [Visitor]
Fed up...now that is well written and made me laugh out loud.
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06/30/10 @ 16:51
Comment from: Local Attorney [Visitor]
To clarify - I have cases pending in Judge Henderson's Court so I prefer to remain anonymous rather than be accused of "sucking up" to the Judge.
To the Anonymous Visitor who lambasted Judge Henderson - first, evidently you don't practice in front of him. Judge Henderson is a fine and fair Judge who is going to be missed. I don't think you can find a local attorney who will complain about his handling of cases whether civil, family or criminal law. I would like to know the REAL basis for your criticisms.
He will be missed and his legacy will not be tarnished.
To the Anonymous Visitor who lambasted Judge Henderson - first, evidently you don't practice in front of him. Judge Henderson is a fine and fair Judge who is going to be missed. I don't think you can find a local attorney who will complain about his handling of cases whether civil, family or criminal law. I would like to know the REAL basis for your criticisms.
He will be missed and his legacy will not be tarnished.
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06/30/10 @ 17:04
Comment from: anon [Visitor]
I wonder who the judges were who approved all of those new Grand Jury investigations (six times?????) and signed all those subpoenas. Clearly they were just going along with the improper behavior. The role of the judge is to safeguard our civil liberties, not just be a rubber stamp for tyrants. Otherwise, we should just vote them out. Is it possible we will see a Collin County judge approve a SEVENTH Grand Jury?
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06/30/10 @ 17:12
Comment from: FED up with BS from the DA [Visitor]
To "Not Surprised", thanks!
To "RE Judge Henderson" & "anon" (Read this closely "Local Attorney")... I agree with you completely! And, in the Wooten matter, several district judges signed subpoenas and/or search warrants in an investigation targeting a fellow district judge. This alone is a clear ethical breach by the judges who signed them. I will mention some of them here.
When then-Presiding Local Administrative Judge Chris Oldner was presented with Wooten-related subpoenas from the DA's office for signature, Oldner reportedly trotted himself down to seek the advice of Judge Mark Rusch (the current LAJ), who is quoted as saying, "It's your job. You don't have any choice. Just sign it and don't make waves." So, clearly, Rusch's ethical barometer is defective. In yet another sterling example of "Incredible, But True", one of her fellow judges even had the balls to ask for and received the courtesy of staying in Judge Wooten's Colorado vacation home for a week, rent-free; and all the while he was signing subpoenas targeting her. The judge? Curt Henderson. Didja get that, "Local Attorney"? C.U.R.T H.E.N.D.E.R.S.O.N!!! That's right. "Local Attorney's" local hero, who also presided over one of the two just-discharged grand juries. Oh, and in case you're wondering why the DA didn't go to Henderson's grand jury to further perpetrate their harassment of Judge Wooten, the answer is simple. It was learned early in the term of the Henderson Grand Jury that one of the Members was a former paralegal of Judge Wooten's law firm. And so, with that disclosure, the DA was precluded from trying to achieve their desired ends through "Wholesale Henderson's" Court, although that was their original plan.
None of these A-hole judges had the integrity to send the DA packing, and the result has been more than 2 years of wholesale issuance of subpoenas and search warrants invading every corner of Judge Wooten's personal life. None of them had the integrity to call BS on the DA. None of them had the integrity to require a special prosecutor. None of them had the integrity to tell Judge Wooten of the DA's efforts to destroy her. And, when the last grand jury submitted a letter blasting the DA's investigations into Judge Wooten and Judge Greg Willis as clearly being politically motivated, Oldner refused to accept the letter; and Rusch had a major hand in re-writing it. Both the refusal to accept a Grand Jury's report, and the judicial interference of ghost-writing an "acceptable" report are completely improper.
But, perhaps the most classic example of absurd behavior by the judges is John Roach, Jr. When the ethical impropriety of fellow judges signing subpoenas and search warrants in cases involving each other was raised in a meeting of the district judges, Roach-ito literally jumped up and began screaming at Judge Wooten at the top of his lungs like a little girl to defend the practice. Do I really need to expound on that visual further; or is this description sufficiently repulsive.
There is a larger, more extensive file on these issues than anyone in the DA's office, or any of the other judges in Collin County realize; and for sure there's more information documented than they want you to know about. Like, for example, the all-too-cozy and totally improper relationship between Judges Rusch & Oldner, and the Foreman of the Grand Jury investigating Judges Willis and Wooten that expired in December 2009 (e.g., daily lunches & constant backroom meetings).
Anyone who would like to test the depth and breadth of my information is welcome to challenge these assertions. But, remember, I'll answer your charges with more facts, so make sure you bring your A-Game!
To the question posed by "anon", there are two new grand juries, which were impaneled last week; and which meet for their first sessions in the next couple of weeks. One grand jury is presided over by Judge Mark Rusch. The other will be presided over by Judge Suzanne Wooten.
So, if you're a district judge in Collin County, go ahead and - once again - give the DA carte blanche to continue to screw with Judge Wooten; and just watch how fast you are held accountable for it.
Unfettered Open Hunting Season on Judge Suzanne Wooten and other innocent people is over! The DA is now in the unfamiliar position of aiming at targets who shoot back!
To "RE Judge Henderson" & "anon" (Read this closely "Local Attorney")... I agree with you completely! And, in the Wooten matter, several district judges signed subpoenas and/or search warrants in an investigation targeting a fellow district judge. This alone is a clear ethical breach by the judges who signed them. I will mention some of them here.
When then-Presiding Local Administrative Judge Chris Oldner was presented with Wooten-related subpoenas from the DA's office for signature, Oldner reportedly trotted himself down to seek the advice of Judge Mark Rusch (the current LAJ), who is quoted as saying, "It's your job. You don't have any choice. Just sign it and don't make waves." So, clearly, Rusch's ethical barometer is defective. In yet another sterling example of "Incredible, But True", one of her fellow judges even had the balls to ask for and received the courtesy of staying in Judge Wooten's Colorado vacation home for a week, rent-free; and all the while he was signing subpoenas targeting her. The judge? Curt Henderson. Didja get that, "Local Attorney"? C.U.R.T H.E.N.D.E.R.S.O.N!!! That's right. "Local Attorney's" local hero, who also presided over one of the two just-discharged grand juries. Oh, and in case you're wondering why the DA didn't go to Henderson's grand jury to further perpetrate their harassment of Judge Wooten, the answer is simple. It was learned early in the term of the Henderson Grand Jury that one of the Members was a former paralegal of Judge Wooten's law firm. And so, with that disclosure, the DA was precluded from trying to achieve their desired ends through "Wholesale Henderson's" Court, although that was their original plan.
None of these A-hole judges had the integrity to send the DA packing, and the result has been more than 2 years of wholesale issuance of subpoenas and search warrants invading every corner of Judge Wooten's personal life. None of them had the integrity to call BS on the DA. None of them had the integrity to require a special prosecutor. None of them had the integrity to tell Judge Wooten of the DA's efforts to destroy her. And, when the last grand jury submitted a letter blasting the DA's investigations into Judge Wooten and Judge Greg Willis as clearly being politically motivated, Oldner refused to accept the letter; and Rusch had a major hand in re-writing it. Both the refusal to accept a Grand Jury's report, and the judicial interference of ghost-writing an "acceptable" report are completely improper.
But, perhaps the most classic example of absurd behavior by the judges is John Roach, Jr. When the ethical impropriety of fellow judges signing subpoenas and search warrants in cases involving each other was raised in a meeting of the district judges, Roach-ito literally jumped up and began screaming at Judge Wooten at the top of his lungs like a little girl to defend the practice. Do I really need to expound on that visual further; or is this description sufficiently repulsive.
There is a larger, more extensive file on these issues than anyone in the DA's office, or any of the other judges in Collin County realize; and for sure there's more information documented than they want you to know about. Like, for example, the all-too-cozy and totally improper relationship between Judges Rusch & Oldner, and the Foreman of the Grand Jury investigating Judges Willis and Wooten that expired in December 2009 (e.g., daily lunches & constant backroom meetings).
Anyone who would like to test the depth and breadth of my information is welcome to challenge these assertions. But, remember, I'll answer your charges with more facts, so make sure you bring your A-Game!
To the question posed by "anon", there are two new grand juries, which were impaneled last week; and which meet for their first sessions in the next couple of weeks. One grand jury is presided over by Judge Mark Rusch. The other will be presided over by Judge Suzanne Wooten.
So, if you're a district judge in Collin County, go ahead and - once again - give the DA carte blanche to continue to screw with Judge Wooten; and just watch how fast you are held accountable for it.
Unfettered Open Hunting Season on Judge Suzanne Wooten and other innocent people is over! The DA is now in the unfamiliar position of aiming at targets who shoot back!
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06/30/10 @ 19:23
Comment from: RE Judge Henderson [Visitor]
Local Attorney:
The "real reason" is because what has been stated happens to be ..... True.
Just ask the Judge himself what is his policies on the police using SWAT to serve ordinary warrants.
He can also point you directly to the trial transcripts and his very own testimony.
I happen to agree that once, this judge had my respect as a good jurist. But that was a long time ago before he forgot that his job was to protect the citizens of Collin County - even from some of their own out of control police departments.
Ask him. Read his sworn testimony, it's right there in black and white.
No, he won't be missed.
By his own sworn testimony in open court - he damned himself and his legacy.
The "real reason" is because what has been stated happens to be ..... True.
Just ask the Judge himself what is his policies on the police using SWAT to serve ordinary warrants.
He can also point you directly to the trial transcripts and his very own testimony.
I happen to agree that once, this judge had my respect as a good jurist. But that was a long time ago before he forgot that his job was to protect the citizens of Collin County - even from some of their own out of control police departments.
Ask him. Read his sworn testimony, it's right there in black and white.
No, he won't be missed.
By his own sworn testimony in open court - he damned himself and his legacy.
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06/30/10 @ 19:58
Comment from: watching [Visitor]
NO surprises when it comes to the involvement of Rusch.He's also the judge that Milner shopped his search warrant regarding Keith Gore's office to.Rusch is so pro state that it's scary.No wonder he has been made the administrative judge for this group of Bozos.Rusch is so one sided that some of the few good judges don't attend the weekly meetings.Henderson is smarter than Rusch and surrounds himself with CASA ,CPS and other special interest groups to help cover his pro state stance.Fairness is defined by doing the bidding of the District Attorneys office.Hopefully our local citizens can now see the real John Roach,the paranoid constitution ignoring egomaniac that will destroy people's lives.The irony of this entire situation is that Sandoval lost the election straight up and the Roach regime cannot accept the reality of true democracy so they attack anyone that may not agree with their point of view.MC Carthy anyone?
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06/30/10 @ 22:42
Comment from: anon [Visitor]
Isn't Judge Rusch the one who authorized the breaking into Keith Gore's office without a hearing and who tampered with evidence in a murder trial?
"CSI Frisco: The Mark Lyle Bell episode", Collin County Observer, Feb. 28, 2009
"CSI Frisco: The Mark Lyle Bell episode", Collin County Observer, Feb. 28, 2009
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07/01/10 @ 09:04
Comment from: Fed Up [Visitor]
Bill, I think you made a mistake in your reporting on the raid on the District Court's office. Your report made Crigger and her staff look guilty, even though no charges had been filed. It could have very well been retaliation by Roach's office. Not one Collin County judge would sign the search warrant. Roach had to go to Austin to shop around for a signature for that raid.
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07/01/10 @ 10:28
Comment from: Chuck Bloom [Visitor]
In the Morning News, the aotly named Collin DA ROACH said he was a straight shooter. He as straight as cooked spaghetti. BUT, this is what the Collin electorate wanted...TWICE...in their district attorney. It's what happens when one party government is given automatic acceptance SOLELY because of affiliation.
Besides, what does anyone expect when a man would double-cross his best friend (presumably) in 2002 to step DOWN from district judge to DA? And as it turned out, they BOTH should never have been DA?
Wkae up people! You get the government you deserve by your votes.
Besides, what does anyone expect when a man would double-cross his best friend (presumably) in 2002 to step DOWN from district judge to DA? And as it turned out, they BOTH should never have been DA?
Wkae up people! You get the government you deserve by your votes.
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07/01/10 @ 10:57
Comment from: anon [Visitor]
The Dallas Morning News has published an article on the subject:
"Collin County DA John Roach accused of harassing district judge", The Dallas Morning News, June 30, 2010.
There are numerous comments. There is also a Topix opened on the same article.
"Collin County DA John Roach accused of harassing district judge", The Dallas Morning News, June 30, 2010.
There are numerous comments. There is also a Topix opened on the same article.
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07/01/10 @ 11:30
Comment from: scooby50 [Visitor]
I've wondered why John Roach allegedly purchased some land along McDermott, east of Custer, and had 2 houses demolished (and a herd of big, beautiful cattle disappeared). Then, the land sat unattended and became weed-infested. A small "for sale by owner sign" was posted but eventually fell over and was removed. Now the land is being bulldozed and it looks as if a road is being built -- and a big sign about "This project funded by the American Recovery Act" is prominent along McDermott. Why on earth did Roach make this purchase in the first place?
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07/01/10 @ 11:57
Comment from: Collin County Taxpayer [Visitor]
As to the raid in the District Clerk's office, Fed Up have you read the search warrant and exhibits? The reason for the raid was the whistle blowing by clerks within the office not by the DA's office as political retaliation. The "blue book" was found and is in the custody of authorities. I can only say as a taxpayer that if the allegations are true that Crigger, Kunkle and the others violated the trust of the taxpayer by manipulation of time sheets that they will receive their punishment. I'm tired of reading about elected officials who get on the government payroll and abuse the trust of the voters.
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07/01/10 @ 15:56
Comment from: Seq [Visitor]
FED UP, you are kidding me right? You do understand that five (5) of Criggers own employees came forward to report her felonious conduct. Are you ignoring the volumes physical evidence that the Texas Rangers seized from the District Clerk's office. I hope that you understand that even though it was reported to the District Attorney's office, that it was referred to the Texas Rangers for investigation. My word, are you that blind or just that partisan. This blog is speaking to a character assassination by innuendo, not the guilt of a public servant (CRIGGER & KUNKLE) that is supported by witness testimony and physical evidence. Trust me, justice may move slowly, but it does move. They will eventually be charged and dealt with. My only hope is that it is done at the federal level where no opportunity for probation exists.
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07/01/10 @ 16:14
Comment from: Fed Up [Visitor]
The new Allen Fire Station #5 at 1950 West McDermott Dr. is being built with Stimulus money. Next door at 1910 McDermott Drive is an abandoned tract of land owned by "ALLEN 32 LLC, 2828 N HARWOOD ST STE 1600, DALLAS, TX 75201." How do you know Roach bought it?
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07/01/10 @ 16:26
Comment from: anon [Visitor]
Seq:
Surely you jest. Almost every department in Collin County has a blue book. Why just go after the Clerk and why just now?
Another part of the complaint was was using county resources to support a political campaign. Most do this also, including Sandoval and Roach. Why aren't they investigated? Where is the justice, slow or otherwise?
Surely you jest. Almost every department in Collin County has a blue book. Why just go after the Clerk and why just now?
Another part of the complaint was was using county resources to support a political campaign. Most do this also, including Sandoval and Roach. Why aren't they investigated? Where is the justice, slow or otherwise?
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07/01/10 @ 17:43
Comment from: One More Time [Visitor]
Scooby: the tract on McDermott Rd. was owned by Roach Jr. & Laura.
Do the deed research...it there.
Sold for a cool sum..
Do the deed research...it there.
Sold for a cool sum..
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07/01/10 @ 17:55
Comment from: Longshaft [Visitor]
This story is about the abuse of power by John Roach as it relates to the political persecution of Judge Wooten, not what other judges should have done or any other criminal investigations.
As exhibit F of Wooten's Motion clearly shows, the DA's office did not like her hearing criminal cases, and since this investigation has lingered on and on for almost 2 years now, it has effictively accomplished Roach's goal - because she properly recused herself from hearing them. If he wanted resolution, as he so boldly claims in the DMN article, he could have have achieved that long ago.
He has instead delibrately denied the citizens of this county from having their duly elected judge hear their cases for years, and that is the very defination of abuse of power - one man subverting the will of the people for his own purposes. Its both disgraceful and dishonest and a direct violation of his duties as a prosecutor under the law.
As exhibit F of Wooten's Motion clearly shows, the DA's office did not like her hearing criminal cases, and since this investigation has lingered on and on for almost 2 years now, it has effictively accomplished Roach's goal - because she properly recused herself from hearing them. If he wanted resolution, as he so boldly claims in the DMN article, he could have have achieved that long ago.
He has instead delibrately denied the citizens of this county from having their duly elected judge hear their cases for years, and that is the very defination of abuse of power - one man subverting the will of the people for his own purposes. Its both disgraceful and dishonest and a direct violation of his duties as a prosecutor under the law.
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07/01/10 @ 18:16
Comment from: ROACH RID [Visitor]
ATTORNEYS with evidence of case fixing by the DA'S OFFICE should contact the TEXAS RANGERS....many criminals with means are given very light sentences when represented by attorneys in law firms connected to judges I SEE MANY CRIMINALS getting light sentences,work release and short probation terms when they are represented by judges sons or judges law partners. IF ROACH is so tough on crime why does the DA'S OFFICE agree to light sentenceing with hardened criminals with hard cash to avoid hard time...JUST CHECK THE CASE FILES...there are many examples of district judges and their lawfirms and munipal judges getting their client off easy..for a price
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07/01/10 @ 21:16
Comment from: Seq [Visitor] · http://Seq
· http://Seq
Anon, surely I don't jest. If you have proof of these allegations then come forward with them. Otherwise, I would kindly appreciate your keeping quiet. We have proof of the felonies that Crigger and Kunkle have committed. I have heard nothing of any other offices doing this, other than the gossip that you regurgitate. Either come forward with your proof of these allegations or stay out of the argument.
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07/02/10 @ 08:10
Comment from: Fed Up With BS From The DA [Visitor]
I am not defending the District Clerk, or any employees of &/or candidates for District Clerk at all. Rather, my comments above point out the interesting timing of these matters. I have read the search warrant affidavit & related exhibits; & agree it appears there is systemic abuse of taxpayers' trust. But, was it only just discovered; or, was it only just pursued in retaliation for the District Clerk taking the DA to task for his abuse of the grand jury process? In other words, if this has gone on for years, when was the DA aware of it; & did he turn a blind eye for as long as it suited him to do so? And, if the DA's office only just became aware of these problems, then does it exemplify the general incompetence of the DA's office for failing to investigate these abuses while they persisted for years in a neighboring office?
Ultimately, it is the abusive practices by the DA, & the willing complicity of so many Collin County judges that have brought the entire community to its current state; which has for far too long been one of fear!
Ultimately, it is the abusive practices by the DA, & the willing complicity of so many Collin County judges that have brought the entire community to its current state; which has for far too long been one of fear!
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07/02/10 @ 11:07
Comment from: anon [Visitor]
Seq:
The compelling evidence is in the hands of the District Attorney. It is pretty clear. It is just that John Roach does nothing about it. he has it in hand.
The compelling evidence is in the hands of the District Attorney. It is pretty clear. It is just that John Roach does nothing about it. he has it in hand.
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07/02/10 @ 12:19
Comment from: Collin County Taxpayer [Visitor]
I agree the timing is interesting and I also wonder how this has been kept a secret for so long. Is it because Mrs. Kunkle is retiring and some of the clerks are concerned about their status with Crigger as the next District Clerk? But for whatever reason some of the clerks did come forward - whether it be they suddenly got a conscience or fear of job loss--- I'm glad they did. What a mess!!! I hope that justice moves swift on this one and either says there is no or not enough evidence to prosecute or they indict the ones in the clerk's office who did wrong. And if she did wrong, I hope that Ms. Crigger will do the honorable thing and remove herself from the ballot.
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07/02/10 @ 12:22
Comment from: Anon [Visitor]
It is interesting to review the file. This Grand Jury presented 19 True Bills, one No Bill, and one Pass. This Grand Jury clearly did not mind indicting people, yet did not indict Judge Wooten. We will probably find out the Pass was due to John Roach, through Chris Milner, not allowing the Grand Jury to vote.
In the hearing on June 30, Harry White of Greg Abbott’s office, requested that the Grand Jury be extended 90 days. Judge Wheless asked the members of the Jury to vote by secret ballot as to whether to extend the Grand Jury. After counting the votes, Judge Wheless ruled that the Grand Jury was discharged which indicates the Grand Jury voted against the extension.
This is a clear message to John Roach coming from the sixth Grand Jury composed of “twelve good men and true”. This has to be an abuse of the Grand Jury process for personal reasons. Watch Roach have Milner present to a seventh Grand Jury.
In the hearing on June 30, Harry White of Greg Abbott’s office, requested that the Grand Jury be extended 90 days. Judge Wheless asked the members of the Jury to vote by secret ballot as to whether to extend the Grand Jury. After counting the votes, Judge Wheless ruled that the Grand Jury was discharged which indicates the Grand Jury voted against the extension.
This is a clear message to John Roach coming from the sixth Grand Jury composed of “twelve good men and true”. This has to be an abuse of the Grand Jury process for personal reasons. Watch Roach have Milner present to a seventh Grand Jury.
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07/02/10 @ 13:07
Comment from: elefante [Visitor]
"I'm a friendly person, but I have no friends," he said.
John Roach as quoted in the Dallas Morning News, "Collin County DA John Roach accused of harassing district judge", June 30, 2010.
I could not imagine a better definition of a sociopath.
John Roach as quoted in the Dallas Morning News, "Collin County DA John Roach accused of harassing district judge", June 30, 2010.
I could not imagine a better definition of a sociopath.
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07/02/10 @ 13:27
Comment from: elefante [Visitor]
Further comedy (or tragedy,according to your point of view) may be obtained by reading Harry White's motion. He may be a remarkable liar or an incompetent.
He claims that he is acting on behalf of Greg Abbott and that he has a right to call this Grand Jury. That is patently deceitful as the Attorney General has no such right. Only the 366th Court can do that as the Grand Jury is an extension of that court.
At the same time, he says he has been deputized by John Roach's office which would mean he is not independent and he is not acting on behalf of Greg Abbott (he still would not have the athority to call a Grand Jury).
Harry, which way is it? Do you go both ways? And what about that case in Blanco County where you argued just the opposite?
He claims that he is acting on behalf of Greg Abbott and that he has a right to call this Grand Jury. That is patently deceitful as the Attorney General has no such right. Only the 366th Court can do that as the Grand Jury is an extension of that court.
At the same time, he says he has been deputized by John Roach's office which would mean he is not independent and he is not acting on behalf of Greg Abbott (he still would not have the athority to call a Grand Jury).
Harry, which way is it? Do you go both ways? And what about that case in Blanco County where you argued just the opposite?
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07/02/10 @ 13:42
Comment from: Gini [Visitor]
It would be interesting to know if the DA's office uses a similar "blue book" system........
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07/02/10 @ 18:59
Comment from: West Plano [Visitor]
It is interesting to see Sandoval attempt to rehabilitate himself by employing the same tactics which caused the people to vote him out in the first place.
All the time Sandoval was on the bench, he abused his office by taking great delight in destroying the lives of innocent people, ignoring the law, and legislating from the bench to benefit certain powerful people. He sent county money to powerful attorneys without legal basis and ruled as he was instructed by the representatives of the DA regardless of the merits of the case.
Once the citizens caught on to him he could have rehabilitated himself by admitting his transgressions and establishing he was going to take the honest road through his actions in the future. He could certainly have hung out his shingle for clients and work like the rest of us have to do. He could demonstrate his new found honesty and eventually ask for the mandate of the people again. He is still free to run for office whenever he wishes. The 219th District Court did not even have an incumbent.
Instead, he lobbied hard with the governor and anyone else he could think of for an appointment to bypass the democratic process of voting. He managed to convince Justice Ovard to give him a shot as a visiting judge in Dallas County against the rules of both counties and the Republican platform. Lastly, he worked with his friend Roach to abuse the Grand Jury process beyond any sort of recognizable morality or honesty. How common is it for a common citizen to start a Grand Jury investigation SEVEN times?
Sandoval always takes the low road when the high road is how one succeeds. He also always brings down everyone he is affiliated with which is part of the reason why Roach will have the same reputation as Sandoval does before this is all over, assuming he does not already.
All the time Sandoval was on the bench, he abused his office by taking great delight in destroying the lives of innocent people, ignoring the law, and legislating from the bench to benefit certain powerful people. He sent county money to powerful attorneys without legal basis and ruled as he was instructed by the representatives of the DA regardless of the merits of the case.
Once the citizens caught on to him he could have rehabilitated himself by admitting his transgressions and establishing he was going to take the honest road through his actions in the future. He could certainly have hung out his shingle for clients and work like the rest of us have to do. He could demonstrate his new found honesty and eventually ask for the mandate of the people again. He is still free to run for office whenever he wishes. The 219th District Court did not even have an incumbent.
Instead, he lobbied hard with the governor and anyone else he could think of for an appointment to bypass the democratic process of voting. He managed to convince Justice Ovard to give him a shot as a visiting judge in Dallas County against the rules of both counties and the Republican platform. Lastly, he worked with his friend Roach to abuse the Grand Jury process beyond any sort of recognizable morality or honesty. How common is it for a common citizen to start a Grand Jury investigation SEVEN times?
Sandoval always takes the low road when the high road is how one succeeds. He also always brings down everyone he is affiliated with which is part of the reason why Roach will have the same reputation as Sandoval does before this is all over, assuming he does not already.
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07/04/10 @ 13:10
Comment from: Justice [Visitor]
To ROACH RID:
While I agree completely with your opinions of Roach Sr. (and also those expressed by others about Roach Jr.), this quote from your comment is prblematic:
"IF ROACH is so tough on crime why does the DA'S OFFICE agree to light sentenceing ...."
This "tough on crime" rhetoric is precisely one of the reasons Collin County is in such a terrible state.
Please refer to section 2.01 of the code: "Duties of District Attorney"
and you'll find that (amazingly) the sole duty and job of a DA (or ADA) is to "seek JUSTICE and NOT CONVICTIONS".
Convictions automatically do not equal Justice and it's time the people of Collin County got their heads out from you know where and started demanding Justice - not "tough on crime rhetoric and convictions".
Out of all the candidates to replace Bug Sr. - the only one who even mentioned that the goal was "JUSTICE and NOT CONVICTIONS" was Greg Willis.
Apparently he is the only one who understands what the job is suppossed to be all about.
And hopefully when in office he'll bring in a big, powerful "roachite" broom and clean out that office from top to bottom.
While I agree completely with your opinions of Roach Sr. (and also those expressed by others about Roach Jr.), this quote from your comment is prblematic:
"IF ROACH is so tough on crime why does the DA'S OFFICE agree to light sentenceing ...."
This "tough on crime" rhetoric is precisely one of the reasons Collin County is in such a terrible state.
Please refer to section 2.01 of the code: "Duties of District Attorney"
and you'll find that (amazingly) the sole duty and job of a DA (or ADA) is to "seek JUSTICE and NOT CONVICTIONS".
Convictions automatically do not equal Justice and it's time the people of Collin County got their heads out from you know where and started demanding Justice - not "tough on crime rhetoric and convictions".
Out of all the candidates to replace Bug Sr. - the only one who even mentioned that the goal was "JUSTICE and NOT CONVICTIONS" was Greg Willis.
Apparently he is the only one who understands what the job is suppossed to be all about.
And hopefully when in office he'll bring in a big, powerful "roachite" broom and clean out that office from top to bottom.
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07/04/10 @ 17:07
Comment from: Longshaft [Visitor]
Just read Roach's quotes in teh DMN demeaning the attorneys who dared criticize him. And then apply the following clinical signs of narcissism. You'll see why he does what he does.
Arrogance - A narcissist who is feeling deflated may reinflate by diminishing, debasing, or degrading somebody else.
Magical thinking - Narcissists see themselves as perfect using distortion and illusion known as magical thinking. They also use projection to dump shame onto others.
Entitlement - Narcissists hold unreasonable expectations of particularly favorable treatment and automatic compliance because they consider themselves special. Any failure to comply will be considered an attack on their superiority and the perpetrator is considered to be an "awkward" or "difficult" person. Defiance of their will is a narcissistic injury that can trigger narcissistic rage.
"Hotchkiss, Sandy & Masterson, James F. Why Is It Always About You? : The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism (2003)"
Looks pretty fitting.
Arrogance - A narcissist who is feeling deflated may reinflate by diminishing, debasing, or degrading somebody else.
Magical thinking - Narcissists see themselves as perfect using distortion and illusion known as magical thinking. They also use projection to dump shame onto others.
Entitlement - Narcissists hold unreasonable expectations of particularly favorable treatment and automatic compliance because they consider themselves special. Any failure to comply will be considered an attack on their superiority and the perpetrator is considered to be an "awkward" or "difficult" person. Defiance of their will is a narcissistic injury that can trigger narcissistic rage.
"Hotchkiss, Sandy & Masterson, James F. Why Is It Always About You? : The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism (2003)"
Looks pretty fitting.
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07/05/10 @ 14:04
Comment from: Philip W. Moore, Jr. [Visitor]
This whole ordeal makes me sick. When Greg Willis becomes our next DA you can count on this kind of crap being a thing of the past.
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07/09/10 @ 16:01
Comment from: Tony Vitz [Visitor]
That pleading with the Milner quotes causes me to think of the word- evil. I don't have any doubt that he said every word of it. The question that comes to mind is- If he wasn't born with all that hate, what happened to him as a child?
The time is near for a Campaign to change the name of the John R. Roach Juvenile Detention Center. Again, the John Prine song, "Some Humans ain't Human"
The time is near for a Campaign to change the name of the John R. Roach Juvenile Detention Center. Again, the John Prine song, "Some Humans ain't Human"
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- Managed Lane Policies -RTC
- NCTCOG State of the Region 2004
- NCTCOG State of the Region 2005
- NCTCOG State of the Region 2006
- NCTCOG State of the Region 2007
- NCTCOG State of the Region 2008
- North Texas Toll Map-NCTCOG
- Outer Loop Briefing - NCTCOG - Oct. 26, 2007
- Outer Loop Update, Dec., 2008
- Parker Road Realignment Map
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- 2008 Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
- 2008 Proposed Elected Officials Salaries
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- Habitat for Humanity - N CC
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- Heritage Farmstead Museum
- Hope's Door Shelter
- Journey of Hope Grief Support Center
- North Texas History Center
- Plano Children's Medical Clinic
- Samaritan Inn
- The Heard Wildlife Center
- The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center
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- Just the Facts 2008
- Utility Costs FY 2008
2009 Budget
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- 2009 Notice of Effective Tax Rate
- 2009 Proposed Elected Official's Salaries
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Families & Children
- Beyond ABC - Collin County 2008
- Poverty 101 - Texas 2009
- State of Texas Children, 2007 - Collin County
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