Shameful
Well, one has to give credit to our gal, Patsy -- she is consistent.
When she doesn't like her prosecutors, she makes no bones about throwing them under the bus or distancing herself from them in both the good times and the bad. We all know what she did to Rifi Newaz and Mark Donnelly last week, and knowing the shameless politico like we do, it wasn't really all that surprising.
But today was a day that was actually a day that would shine a positive light on the Office, as Andrew R. Bland, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Houston Office, came to the CJC to personally give awards to Assistant District Attorney's Lance Long and Stephen St. Martin on behalf of the FBI.
Lance and Stephen were both Chief Prosecutors in the Special Crimes' Major Offenders Unit for years until Lykos promptly kicked them out of the Division due to her political cronyism. These guys, along with others, worked day and night, drafting search warrants, arrest warrants, and providing advice to any law enforcement agency dealing with major cases. If you want an analogy, the Special Crimes' Major Offenders Unit is like the Navy Seals of the District Attorney's Office, and prior to their transfers, Lance and Stephen were two of the Division's All-Stars.
In recognition of their work, Special Agent Bland had organized a ceremony on the 6th Floor of the CJC in an effort to show the FBI's gratitude. Stephen was recognized for his work on his several cases, including the Randy Sylvester case (NOTE: Stephen was actually present at the crime scene when police recovered the bodies of Sylvester's children. That is dedication that will break your heart.). Lance was recognized for his work on the Roderick Fountain case, helping investigators trying to recover the body of 3-year-old Kendrick Jackson.
Apparently, getting the District Attorney's Office to participate in honoring two of it's own was a little more difficult than one would have thought, as Pat Lykos and Jim Leitner had little to no interest in actually participating in the plans. Ultimately, however, a ceremony was ultimately planned and it occurred today on the 6th Floor of the CJC at 1 p.m.
Special Agent Bland gave a speech, giving heartfelt thanks to Stephen and Lance, and at some point, Pat Lykos was called upon to say something kind about her prosecutors.
Now here is where I would have guessed wrong -- I would have assumed that Pat would have jumped to the front of the crowd and loudly proclaimed credit for all Stephen and Lance had done.
Instead, she refused to speak or acknowledge their accomplishments.
The situation went from bad to worse, as Lykos was then asked to stand up for pictures with her two prosecutors, which would be a no-brainer for any politico like Lykos.
She refused to have her picture taken with them.
It is worth pointing out that the way I learned of this latest shameful behavior by Pat Lykos was a phone call from a person who does not work for Pat Lykos, but was so horribly offended by her behavior that they felt compelled to call and let me know about it.
How much more is Harris County going to have to take from Pat and her Gang?
On a happier note, congratulations to Stephen and Lance! What an incredible award! Having worked with both of you guys on different occasions, I couldn't be happier for you both!
When she doesn't like her prosecutors, she makes no bones about throwing them under the bus or distancing herself from them in both the good times and the bad. We all know what she did to Rifi Newaz and Mark Donnelly last week, and knowing the shameless politico like we do, it wasn't really all that surprising.
But today was a day that was actually a day that would shine a positive light on the Office, as Andrew R. Bland, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Houston Office, came to the CJC to personally give awards to Assistant District Attorney's Lance Long and Stephen St. Martin on behalf of the FBI.
Lance and Stephen were both Chief Prosecutors in the Special Crimes' Major Offenders Unit for years until Lykos promptly kicked them out of the Division due to her political cronyism. These guys, along with others, worked day and night, drafting search warrants, arrest warrants, and providing advice to any law enforcement agency dealing with major cases. If you want an analogy, the Special Crimes' Major Offenders Unit is like the Navy Seals of the District Attorney's Office, and prior to their transfers, Lance and Stephen were two of the Division's All-Stars.
In recognition of their work, Special Agent Bland had organized a ceremony on the 6th Floor of the CJC in an effort to show the FBI's gratitude. Stephen was recognized for his work on his several cases, including the Randy Sylvester case (NOTE: Stephen was actually present at the crime scene when police recovered the bodies of Sylvester's children. That is dedication that will break your heart.). Lance was recognized for his work on the Roderick Fountain case, helping investigators trying to recover the body of 3-year-old Kendrick Jackson.
Apparently, getting the District Attorney's Office to participate in honoring two of it's own was a little more difficult than one would have thought, as Pat Lykos and Jim Leitner had little to no interest in actually participating in the plans. Ultimately, however, a ceremony was ultimately planned and it occurred today on the 6th Floor of the CJC at 1 p.m.
Special Agent Bland gave a speech, giving heartfelt thanks to Stephen and Lance, and at some point, Pat Lykos was called upon to say something kind about her prosecutors.
Now here is where I would have guessed wrong -- I would have assumed that Pat would have jumped to the front of the crowd and loudly proclaimed credit for all Stephen and Lance had done.
Instead, she refused to speak or acknowledge their accomplishments.
The situation went from bad to worse, as Lykos was then asked to stand up for pictures with her two prosecutors, which would be a no-brainer for any politico like Lykos.
She refused to have her picture taken with them.
It is worth pointing out that the way I learned of this latest shameful behavior by Pat Lykos was a phone call from a person who does not work for Pat Lykos, but was so horribly offended by her behavior that they felt compelled to call and let me know about it.
How much more is Harris County going to have to take from Pat and her Gang?
On a happier note, congratulations to Stephen and Lance! What an incredible award! Having worked with both of you guys on different occasions, I couldn't be happier for you both!
Comments
Surely the Chron would report on this.
WHERE IS THE MEDIA'S OUTRAGE?
UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE!
GOOD RIDDANCE.
Way to go, Press Conference Pat! Two cheers for Judge Soundbite!
1. Jim's Whale Plan
2. Prosecutors called incompetent
3. Retraction of incompentence label
4. Illegal immigrant plans
5. Ignoring fine work by two fine men
And this is in less than one week. What will the next week hold on PatTV?
1. Jim's Whale Plan
2. Prosecutors called incompetent
3. Retraction of incompentence label
4. Illegal immigrant plans
5. Ignoring fine work by two fine men
And this is in less than one week. What will the next week hold on PatTV?
Whew....you sure don't want to see pandering Pat's travel itinerary then. You'd blow a gasket seeing where she and her county ride driver tool around while on the clock.
Besides why congratulate someone for doing their job in an extraordinary way to build up morale and self esteem when you can just as easily tear them down and defame their reputations in a public forum, also at taxpayers expense.
You must be a great motivational leader in your field.
Wow-what kind of a sad, pathetic, negative loser would think it was a waste of taxpayer money to recognize outstanding work by public employees? I guess under the theory that public employees shouldn't be recognized for the work they're expected to do anyway, we should just toss the
Purple Heart too and like awards.
I feel so sorry for someone so negative and pissy. You must have a very sad and lonely little life to begrudge fine work being recognized. These people, both federal and state/county/city employees work to keep your community a better and safer place. And they are usually overworked, underpaid, and as exemplified by people like you, underappreciated. Good thing they don't have to like the people they protect and serve--you'd be SOL.
He's greatly entitled to a big, "I told you so."
"The List:
1. Jim's Whale Plan
2. Prosecutors called incompetent
3. Retraction of incompentence label
4. Illegal immigrant plans
5. Ignoring fine work by two fine men
And this is in less than one week. What will the next week hold on PatTV?"
Let's not forget bringing in an incompetent speaker to teach the entire office about Voir Dire. Oh yeah, to also inform them that it is their job to make the DA "look good."
This crew proves that all we need to do is allow them the rope.
Start feeding some of these stories to Brian Rogers from the Chronicle.....he'll pick up on what's happening soon enough.
The majority of Republican runoff voters have no sense, therein lies the problem...
Anon 2:43,
Brian Rogers is afraid of Lykos.
On a brighter note, whoever gets crucified next week at least will be in good company.
Why didn't he invite them over to the FBI and present it in front of his people?
Just goes to show that the Bureau hasn't a clue as to what really goes on in this town. With all the problems at the County, you would think that the Feds would be all up in our bidness.
I'm more than capable of seeing both sides of an issue. If I'm 'lucid' only when I agree with you, maybe you're the crazy one when I don't.
Quit being a cry baby. Just because you don't like what's happening doesn't mean it's illegal.
Grow up.
Public Corruption!
A far as what federal charge is being committed in the HCDA, well
what do you call looking the other way?
PS- What ever happened to the Eversole investigation? The FBI was investigating....never heard how far the HCDAO got into the case.
How about HPD, or HCSO, or the AG, or Rangers?
No need to go to the feds, even assuming what you say is correct.
And I'm sure you wanted the feds to go after Holmes or Rosenthal when they turned the other cheek, right?
Public Corruption!
A far as what federal charge is being committed in the HCDA, well
what do you call looking the other way?
PS- What ever happened to the Eversole investigation? The FBI was investigating....never heard how far the HCDAO got into the case.
April 4, 2009 10:37 PM
If you have some evidence of public corruption, why haven't you taken it to the FBI? Have you taken it to the PI ADA's at the HCDA office? Who is looking "the other way" and about what? Making vague allegations of corruption on a blog is hardly going to get the job done. If you really know something, grow a pair and do something about it instead of whining on a blog. Really, can you get any more juvenile and pissy?
Now that the Chronicle has their sources protected they can stop pandering to Lykos.
A Pulitzer is in the offing for revealing the widespread corruption at the HCDAO while shielding the ADA whistle blowers.
What an opportunity for Brian Rogers and the ADAs to man up.
Not to worry, after the Bureau has now been dis'd, things will be looked at much closer in Harris County, now.