tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post4534734652938993809..comments2024-03-09T19:08:04.758-06:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: The Ogg Administration [Minor Edit]Murray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-2999829441653948242017-01-03T19:55:42.614-06:002017-01-03T19:55:42.614-06:00Looks like it is up to two hires that also served ...Looks like it is up to two hires that also served on Transition team...both who had access to all personnel files.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-84883451445016849802017-01-03T17:33:17.317-06:002017-01-03T17:33:17.317-06:00I hope Kim's past history of defending child m...I hope Kim's past history of defending child molesters does not cloud her judgment and endanger our children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-27564156679969409062017-01-03T09:11:52.427-06:002017-01-03T09:11:52.427-06:00Eva Eva Eva
hahahahahahahEva Eva Eva<br /><br />hahahahahahahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-66645795057885010732017-01-02T22:44:26.517-06:002017-01-02T22:44:26.517-06:00Ya know what, Anon 8:40? I don't work for the...Ya know what, Anon 8:40? I don't work for the DAO. So I guess that makes two of us?<br /><br />Let it go. Scrape up some dignity and move on. Or, if you simply can't let it go, at least keep my name out your mouth. I'm not the one who fired you (though with every one of your posts, it becomes increasingly clear why you lost your job). <br /><br />In the event you *weren't* one of the names on that list, remember that I literally do not care why you're here whining. You don't matter. Keep my name out of your worthless mouth.<br /><br />Kisses!!!Evanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-37196577058936360452017-01-02T13:29:15.593-06:002017-01-02T13:29:15.593-06:007:24,sue Kelly for what? The appeals court didn...7:24,sue Kelly for what? The appeals court didn't rule anything of substance wasn't turned over to the defense, just that it was given to them late. Temple deserves a new trial for that I suppose, but the evidence in the case is the same. The jurors heard about the neighbor kid and still convicted Temple. Seriously, is there anyone here who is familiar with this case who doesn't realize politics and money played a significant role in getting the conviction overturned? Anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-90026472961899721972017-01-02T12:00:02.821-06:002017-01-02T12:00:02.821-06:00Wow that will be a lot of money for attorney's...Wow that will be a lot of money for attorney's pro tem with little Jimmy and Ms. Cloud being contract lawyers on a ton of cases.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-47223187313592539232017-01-02T11:47:17.729-06:002017-01-02T11:47:17.729-06:00When there were a host of cases that the D.A.'...When there were a host of cases that the D.A.'s Office had to recuse themselves for under Lykos (due to Leitner's defense involvement), it is my understanding that the funding for the Pro Tem came from the D.A.'s Office.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-91505635793705058842017-01-02T11:20:04.224-06:002017-01-02T11:20:04.224-06:00Do funds to pay for outside counsel for ADAs come ...Do funds to pay for outside counsel for ADAs come from the DA budget or does the county foot the bill?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-30828835541399790472017-01-02T09:29:30.306-06:002017-01-02T09:29:30.306-06:001:52, the DA's office has always been politica...1:52, the DA's office has always been political. The difference is that now that you've lost, you see the sky falling all around you. <br /><br />And you weren't clamoring for non-political races when Holmes was winning, I bet. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-58477443287282026982017-01-02T09:02:06.500-06:002017-01-02T09:02:06.500-06:00I agree with you, Vic. But look to Stanley and Dic...I agree with you, Vic. But look to Stanley and Dick and Gotro to graciously waive this conflict. Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-27960462735600784132017-01-02T08:40:21.929-06:002017-01-02T08:40:21.929-06:00Anon 6:22 All will be well. "Eva" is b...Anon 6:22 All will be well. "Eva" is back on the job. She will take care of everything. She is an amazing leader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-84173978767498018982017-01-02T08:27:45.281-06:002017-01-02T08:27:45.281-06:00That's a complicated question that I don't...That's a complicated question that I don't think I know the answer to. Remember that the Temple decision from the CCA was a split decision and it ultimately didn't say Kelly withheld Brady evidence but failed to turn it over in a timely manner. I believe prosecutorial immunity would cover in even the worst case scenario. <br />I'm also curious as to whether or not Temple would have to prove up his actual innocence. If so, that would result in a relay of his first trial at the civil level. I doubt he would fare too well. <br />Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-69987043435744911472017-01-02T08:13:21.036-06:002017-01-02T08:13:21.036-06:00If Denholm worked on the case while in private pra...If Denholm worked on the case while in private practice doesn't the office need to recuse itself and request a pro tem be appointed?Vic Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-58214188861872694212017-01-02T07:24:07.489-06:002017-01-02T07:24:07.489-06:00If a prosecutor is found to have committed a Brady...If a prosecutor is found to have committed a Brady violation, do they still have prosecutorial immunity? When Ogg dumps the Temple case (most likely having Denholm sign the nolle), can Temple then sue Kelly? If so, does the DA's office have to pay for her representation since it was during the course of her employment?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-10219740931080662412017-01-01T18:22:40.043-06:002017-01-01T18:22:40.043-06:00Murray,
I have to disagree with you--being a nice...Murray, <br />I have to disagree with you--being a nice guy or a good defense attorney is not a qualification for leadership in an organization as complex as the District Attorney's office. How does experience as a Felony 2 or Intern years ago make you ready to be a leader? More than 600 years of combined experience was kicked out the door. Kim Ogg has shown there is no such thing as a career as an ADA to those who remain--what incentive do they have to stay, what career path? Many of the people who were not renewed were the ones people came to with questions, came to bounce ideas off of, and to benefit from their experience. These new political appointees don't have that background, won't have get it quickly and many won't feel they need it. I see no reason for optimism with these new flunkies, I fear for the future of the HCDAO. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-89391632839906951362017-01-01T13:52:19.253-06:002017-01-01T13:52:19.253-06:00I observe from the newly announced staff this HCDA...I observe from the newly announced staff this HCDAO will be decidedly more political than any previous administration I've known in the last 40 years. One new staff member has been a longtime member of the Democratic National Committee, another a very active GLBT Caucus advocate, and on and on. One might expect this office to be the point of the spear to change the political face of Harris County, Exhibit One for reforming the DA and judicial selection process away from the current intolerable polarizing and disruptive sea-change partisan method.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-51406780457960329542017-01-01T12:15:34.763-06:002017-01-01T12:15:34.763-06:00It seems that anybody who gave Kim money was given...It seems that anybody who gave Kim money was given a job. If you look at the finance reports, those who gave were either given a job or offered one and turned it down. It is going to be interesting to see what the salaries of these people are. I suspect Kim is going to cut employees to repay those who gave to her. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-6826397557298462472017-01-01T00:33:13.765-06:002017-01-01T00:33:13.765-06:00Denholm does seem to be an odd fit for this crew. ...Denholm does seem to be an odd fit for this crew. Kind of a wolf amidst lambs in a psychological sense. Why are there so many retreads from the Lykos days? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-68433814649123887392016-12-31T22:50:31.437-06:002016-12-31T22:50:31.437-06:00I guess if your mommy and daddy pay enough money, ...I guess if your mommy and daddy pay enough money, Kim will ignore your incompetence and the rules and let you work at the office. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-26468547888981192842016-12-31T17:44:14.826-06:002016-12-31T17:44:14.826-06:00JoAnne Musick is incredibly talented, perhaps even...JoAnne Musick is incredibly talented, perhaps even one of the best in town at plea negotiations. What concerns me though is that many of her past clients were police officers who were accused of crimes, and oddly enough, many were accused of sex crimes. But she seems to have integrity, so hopefully she will prosecute police officers with the same zeal as she would anyone else and not allow her past close relationships with child molesters, rapists etc. to influence her future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-19739561013776459652016-12-31T17:09:14.183-06:002016-12-31T17:09:14.183-06:00Eakin was on the transition team. Ogg's websit...Eakin was on the transition team. Ogg's website states: "Transition team members will not be considered for employment in the Harris County District Attorney's Office in 2017." It doesn't seem like it would have been hard to keep that promise. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-58691922486353467782016-12-31T17:05:48.859-06:002016-12-31T17:05:48.859-06:00This will be the perfect storm for law enforcement...This will be the perfect storm for law enforcement and criminal justice in Harris County, Houston, Texas. Total incompetence and lack of relevant experience all the way around. For those city and county employees, this will be the Hangover II. For those that have to deal with the system, it will be Dazed and Confused.<br />Buy land outside county, it's fixin' to go up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-73280360159612138512016-12-31T15:03:39.097-06:002016-12-31T15:03:39.097-06:00Eakin was an intern in special crimes under Lykos,...Eakin was an intern in special crimes under Lykos, thanks to her mommy and daddy asking for a favor. She was a disaster. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-5303642090011502932016-12-31T12:12:07.497-06:002016-12-31T12:12:07.497-06:00I believe Barbara Hartle was in charge of the city...I believe Barbara Hartle was in charge of the city court fiasco involving a move to go paperless, the end result one of the biggest clusters seen in city government in many years. The cost overruns were so high that even her best buddy Mayor Parker was said to have second thoughts about the appointment. A few of the others from the city were not exactly hard chargers when it came to showing any expertise with municipal governance but they compare modestly well to the former HCSO clowns that were never credibly considered "smart, hard working or fair" by anyone that spoke to them for more than a few minutes.<br /><br />It's also disappointing to see someone as defective as Leitner back in the office but as you pointed out, some of the others are way better than expected from someone like Ogg, a few perhaps tainted by well known personality quirks and moral lapses but talented all the same. And whatever she said on the campaign trail, she will be friendly with newly appointed police chief Art Acevedo, Houston's top cop already pushing for marijuana legalization, and Sheriff elect Gonzalez. Some of the changes will suit many people but I don't think anyone believes there will be smooth sailing in these uncharted waters, at least for a few years. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-76831886349038607402016-12-31T10:36:51.193-06:002016-12-31T10:36:51.193-06:00Anon 9:17 a.m.,
Thank you for the correction. I ...Anon 9:17 a.m.,<br /><br />Thank you for the correction. I fixed it in the post.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.com