tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post2008473237635448562..comments2024-03-09T19:08:04.758-06:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: Adios, AmigoMurray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-39646443955176275782009-11-05T15:56:54.787-06:002009-11-05T15:56:54.787-06:00Here here! I had the joy of supervising Mark earl...Here here! I had the joy of supervising Mark early in his career. He was a fine prosecutor when he first started and a joy to work with. I recently met a grand juror who remembered you and your bow ties -- he spoke very highly of you. I haven't met a single person -- except Lycos -- who has felt otherwise. She may be the biggest loser ever, but you Mark, are awesome! Happy trails! I wish you the best, man!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-19780885431156193172009-11-04T10:21:37.359-06:002009-11-04T10:21:37.359-06:00I wish the best of luck to Mark in his new career....I wish the best of luck to Mark in his new career. When I first started at the office as a baby prosecutor, he was always so considerate and took the time to say, “Hello, Katie,” and ask me how my day was going as I rushed into the elevator. As a newbie whose job was to push the bucket to court and make RIP calls, it gave me a sense of importance to know that someone actually knew my name and cared if I was hanging in there. Each time he saw me, “Hello, Katie,” and how are you doing. Best of luck to you and your bowtie. A real class act. <br /><br />Katie SweetenKatienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-36478697788042906372009-11-02T08:57:07.075-06:002009-11-02T08:57:07.075-06:00anon 8:23,
I think you meant libel, honey. Your l...anon 8:23,<br />I think you meant libel, honey. Your legal prowess is on par with the Lykos drone you support.<br />Truth is an absolute defense so it may might be time to "prepare" for an open records request if you all plan on hiding it once again.<br /><br />If Lykos can trick the Republican base and electorate with the likes of Rachael Palmer over the highly qualified Denise Bradley then political corruptness will once again prevail.<br /><br />My fellow and former ADAs:<br />May I suggest, as a practice run for the ousting of Lykos and her band of Gangsters in 2012, that we all join together in support of Denise Bradley. Denise is by far the more qualified candidate. Sound familiar? <br /><br />For a change, let's stand up for someone we believe to be the right person for the elected position regardless of the personal consequences; lest we be reduced to the timid souls who stand for nothing and are nothing.Xinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-86273709172100950982009-10-31T16:27:58.301-05:002009-10-31T16:27:58.301-05:00Congrats on finally getting out Mark. Depsite wha...Congrats on finally getting out Mark. Depsite what that office has become, you will still miss it, but you are really going to enjoy your new job. Welcome to the Feds.<br /><br />Sorry you had to follow me into two different courts. Although he didnt complain to you Luci, he certainly complained to me.Blackburnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-82655740848134974032009-10-31T11:12:07.890-05:002009-10-31T11:12:07.890-05:00I was an intern for Mark Donnelly...He was one of ...I was an intern for Mark Donnelly...He was one of the best chief's to work for...Sad he is leaving the office but happy he is moving on to bigger and better things. It won't be the same without him or his bow ties. Thanks for everything Mark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-46262945185671689742009-10-31T08:38:34.237-05:002009-10-31T08:38:34.237-05:00Sigh.
Okay, kids. This post was about saying g...Sigh. <br /><br />Okay, kids. This post was about saying goodbye to Donnelly -- not about Rachel Palmer's decision to run for Judge against Denise Bradley.<br /><br />Here's a tip, though, Anon 8:23 that I've learned in my 1.5 years of blogging: If you want people to come screaming out everything negative they can about a person, just label that person as being better than everyone else. Then follow it up with a threat of slander.<br /><br />Folks are entitled to their opinions and they can state them freely.<br /><br />But not on this post.<br /><br />We'll talk about Rachel Palmer on another day.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-75931953566878340282009-10-31T08:25:32.796-05:002009-10-31T08:25:32.796-05:00Mark, you will be missed at the Courthouse. Mark ...Mark, you will be missed at the Courthouse. Mark was in my pre-commit class at the DA's Office and the night we got our Bar test results, I was in trial in Michael Peter's Court. By the time the jury came back with a verdict and we did punishment, Mark was the only one left at the Dancin' Marlin to have a celebratory drink with me for passing the Bar. <br /><br />To a talented, well-liked, smart and all-around-good guy; the Best of Luck at DOJ.<br /><br />--JuanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-14680421763399189932009-10-31T08:23:09.749-05:002009-10-31T08:23:09.749-05:00Rachel Palmer works harder than anyone in the offi...Rachel Palmer works harder than anyone in the office. She also stayed positive throughout this year when negativity has been the trend. She deserves to be Judge of CCCL# 13. Be careful with what you post, slander is taken seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-10448495834443010512009-10-31T07:25:38.007-05:002009-10-31T07:25:38.007-05:00Mark never let any of his co-workers self esteem g...Mark never let any of his co-workers self esteem get over their knee caps. Damn he was fun to work with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-77765867636740254982009-10-31T06:53:43.889-05:002009-10-31T06:53:43.889-05:00On a completely unrelated note. I've finally d...On a completely unrelated note. I've finally decided on my Halloween costume. I'm going as Lykos. Be afraid. Be VERY afraid!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-1020182894150930012009-10-30T22:29:12.420-05:002009-10-30T22:29:12.420-05:00I was glad I was able to see Mark tonight and to w...I was glad I was able to see Mark tonight and to wish him well. A great gentleman and attorney. Congratulations on your move. <br /><br />Edward D. PorterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-81404274002810822782009-10-30T22:04:33.921-05:002009-10-30T22:04:33.921-05:00I know I will miss having Mark around. There isn&...I know I will miss having Mark around. There isn't an ADA who is smarter or more likeable than him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-20569617560505209382009-10-30T18:23:40.396-05:002009-10-30T18:23:40.396-05:00Mark, you will be really missed at the CJC! You a...Mark, you will be really missed at the CJC! You are a class act and Pat and company are too stupid to see that. The Feds are going to love you!!<br /><br />Murray, do you think they are going to do anything about Denise Oncken's total disregard for Brady or does it not matter if you are a Lykos supporter? <br /> <br />Also, do you think they will do anything about Rachel Palmer campaigning on county time for CCL#13 bench? The Misdemeanor ADAs are really feeling a lot of pressure from her to contribute and campaign for her. They don't like it and shouldn't have to put up with that. Last time I looked, that was and is a crime. Whatever happened to "The Rule of Law" in this administration? I guess it doesn't matter if you are a Patsy supporter. What a two-faced b*tch!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-90993351212785797022009-10-30T16:20:20.154-05:002009-10-30T16:20:20.154-05:00Murray,
The Breakfast of Champions' Club has b...Murray,<br />The Breakfast of Champions' Club has been replaced with the Basement Breakfeast Club. So consider the source and don't sweat it, my good friend. <br /><br />The office you were once so proud to be a part of no longer exists. They are self destructing faster than anyone could have imagined. <br />I wouldn't be surprised if the State intervenes before 2012 out of public necessity.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-21720171069785549752009-10-30T12:26:38.976-05:002009-10-30T12:26:38.976-05:00Basement Breakfeast (sic) Club:
Based on the usual...Basement Breakfeast (sic) Club:<br />Based on the usual hour of your regular posts and their content, I can't decide if you write them when you are just sleep-deprived or drunk. Or perhaps you are just profoundly stupid.<br />Oh well. Some mysteries just never get solved.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-56480167218519572832009-10-30T09:26:35.204-05:002009-10-30T09:26:35.204-05:00Donnelly- you will be a tremendous asset wherever ...Donnelly- you will be a tremendous asset wherever you go. This is their loss. Its obvious here that there are and have been a lot of people behind you after what happened, which was utterly ridiculous. Glad to see you will be continuing your career as a prosecutor. RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-84555664838986731602009-10-30T07:31:07.542-05:002009-10-30T07:31:07.542-05:00I started at the office with Mark Donnelly and am ...I started at the office with Mark Donnelly and am honored to have worked with him. I agree with Murray in that you would be hard pressed to find someone that didn't like him and respect him. His quick wit, smarts, and fashion critiques will be sorely missed. Good luck to you Mark. Everyone at the CJC will miss you tremendously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-45153124862067885132009-10-29T22:47:28.493-05:002009-10-29T22:47:28.493-05:00Murray, we can all agree Mark was a fine lawyer bu...Murray, we can all agree Mark was a fine lawyer but here you go asking in more than one way to see if Pat will bring you back. You have to move on Murray its almost a year now. All you have to do is get rid of this useless blog and talk to Roger about coming on board. We at the basement breakfeast club have vouch for you to come back.basement breakfeast clubnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-54354615685740709552009-10-29T21:55:25.507-05:002009-10-29T21:55:25.507-05:00A lot of people don't know, but Mark is also o...A lot of people don't know, but Mark is also one HELL of a kickball player/manager. The World Adult Kickball Association (WAKA) will hopefully either allow him to create a new team and/or "federal" division, or will admit him into the Hall of Fame, waiving the standard five year waiting period.<br /><br />Sure, to most, it's just a game. But we haven't seen anyone with the skills Mark has since fourth, fifth, dare I say sixth grade.<br /><br />Keep kicking Mark!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02492871238649866283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-13214236271783578362009-10-29T19:49:26.998-05:002009-10-29T19:49:26.998-05:00Way to go Lykos! You have run off one of the most...Way to go Lykos! You have run off one of the most respected, talented and ethical ADAs you had. <br /><br />Mark, best of luck to you! You will be greatly missed and the Feds are lucky to have you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-4964716154492672152009-10-29T17:22:34.679-05:002009-10-29T17:22:34.679-05:00Mark, your awesomeness will be sorely missed at th...Mark, your awesomeness will be sorely missed at the office. This assclown in particular is full of sadness at you leaving, but happy as can be that you'll still be prosecuting. Godspeed, and good luck my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-5571448236361857672009-10-29T17:05:17.960-05:002009-10-29T17:05:17.960-05:00What a bitch slap at Lykos that the United States ...What a bitch slap at Lykos that the United States Justice Department would hire someone that the Harris County District Attorney had declared publicly to be "incompetent". The FBI does a thorough background on all Justice Department applicants before they're hired. Harris County Asst. DAs just need to pass the Hannah Chow litmus test. Lykos/Leitner/Chow/Bridgewater are an embarrassment to Harris County and should resign for the good of the officeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-60592375613842644702009-10-29T16:51:56.264-05:002009-10-29T16:51:56.264-05:00Good move Mark and congratulations. You're a g...Good move Mark and congratulations. You're a great prosecutor and a class act.<br /><br />Pat Lykos you can go f*ck yourself you classless whore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-9584283245045354262009-10-29T16:40:32.774-05:002009-10-29T16:40:32.774-05:00Outstanding addition to the US Attorney's Offi...Outstanding addition to the US Attorney's Office and a great loss for the citizens of Harris County. (Tempted to make a comment about how the current HCDA office administration would not recognize talent if it bit them on the ***) Congratulations Mark on an outstanding career as an ADA and I hope you remember the good years and the good people. I am lucky to have worked with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-10657868972319202472009-10-29T16:15:24.435-05:002009-10-29T16:15:24.435-05:00Mark, you know how I feel about you. I enjoyed su...Mark, you know how I feel about you. I enjoyed supervising you and watching you turn into one of the most talented trial lawyers the HCDA office has ever seen. I admired you for following "you know who" into 2 different assignments without one single complaint. You are a very honorable man and the Feds are very lucky to have you. You will be greatly missed at the CJC. PS, see if you can keep Mark White in line. He needs it!Luci Davidsonnoreply@blogger.com