tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post2326944795437777724..comments2024-03-28T00:50:16.901-05:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: The Houston Press ArticleMurray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-25045561603007147462009-02-04T11:33:00.000-06:002009-02-04T11:33:00.000-06:00You say as a prosecutor you felt like you were the...You say as a prosecutor you felt like you were the guy in the "white hat," then you say you never thought of defense lawyers as the "dark side."<BR/><BR/>Er, if you were wearing the "white hat," what hat was the OTHER GUY wearing?<BR/><BR/>You are really having an identity crisis right now, aren't you???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-52051198946492512342009-02-01T20:33:00.000-06:002009-02-01T20:33:00.000-06:00I don't know, I'd say the article pretty accuratel...I don't know, I'd say the article pretty accurately reflects your attitude here. You haven't seemed fazed by the scandals one bit, only Kelly's loss, which would have been more of the same. You benefited from it, and wish you still had it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-81728529160157135692009-02-01T08:37:00.000-06:002009-02-01T08:37:00.000-06:00Anon 8:27 a.m.,The poster who said that about MADD...Anon 8:27 a.m.,<BR/>The poster who said that about MADD and KHOU filming Bert's party appears to be the same person who said that there was an investigation going on into computers and that there are still more firings yet to come and other imminent catastrophes.<BR/>Whether or not their predictions are well-intentioned or not, they have thus far proved to be completely erroneous.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-65353160563261060002009-02-01T08:27:00.000-06:002009-02-01T08:27:00.000-06:00If any of the chatter about the media filming Bert...If any of the chatter about the media filming Bert's party is true, I haven't seen it on TV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-1454619370810032852009-01-31T09:05:00.000-06:002009-01-31T09:05:00.000-06:00Jigmeister is correct. Bert had absolutely nothin...Jigmeister is correct. Bert had absolutely nothing to do with the Lykos Administration's rise to power. He has been a faithful public servant for the majority of his life and got squeezed about by Pat and Jim. He supported Kelly during the primary. What else would you have had him do?Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-74582264268635530232009-01-31T08:33:00.000-06:002009-01-31T08:33:00.000-06:00How in the world could Bert have done something ab...How in the world could Bert have done something about the problem? Did you want him monitoring everyone's email to insure that nothing off color or personal was sent or received? Perhaps Johnny could have done something like annoint someone with a little sense, but that requires prescience that even he didn't have. I know he regrets the decision now.<BR/><BR/>The only solution is time. If you can't handle it, (and I certainly couldn't) you have to find something else to do for 4 years. I know--easier said than done.<BR/><BR/>And it's really too bad because someone with good ideas and a non-threatening personality could really have done good things with the office.jigmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924600460740103836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-12219488112155520552009-01-31T07:11:00.000-06:002009-01-31T07:11:00.000-06:00Murray,several of us were talking last night and c...Murray,several of us were talking last night and came to the conclusion that bert had worked for the county longer than most of us have been alive.we are now worried about our jobs and you have been fired.some of our other mentors are gone.Why didnt bert do something about the problems. why did he allow this to happen? signed,FINALLY SEEING THE LIGHTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-6975432945608655172009-01-30T22:08:00.000-06:002009-01-30T22:08:00.000-06:00As much as I dearly respect and deeply appreciate ...As much as I dearly respect and deeply appreciate all that the ADAs do and as much as I hate f*cking inane, career politicking Lykos, there is a huge sector of anons on here that seem to be the same person. At least, I'm hoping so. There surely can't be <I>that</I> many that are <I>that</I> grammatically-challenged! It's very simple. Craft a sentence - then end with a period - hit the space bar - then capitalize and continue crafting the next sentence.<BR/><BR/>That said, I hope that Bennett and Murray are correct, too.anonymous chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731987145908903546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-11934847363260000502009-01-30T21:56:00.000-06:002009-01-30T21:56:00.000-06:00Anon 11:36Actually, it was Siegler that first pro...Anon 11:36<BR/><BR/>Actually, it was Siegler that first proposed providing offense reports to defense attorneys. Lykos, and even Leitner, followed along several weeks later. I personally believe in mutual discovery, and that is my main opposition to giving defense counsel offense reports under the current system. There needs to be some give and take. I also believe that the offense reports should only be turned over when a case is set for trial. Too much work for the current size of the staff to do otherwise. Is it really too much to ask for a defense attorney to take notes in the early stages of a case? God knows the prosecutors gather most of the information on most of the cases.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-57153515255619520892009-01-30T15:49:00.000-06:002009-01-30T15:49:00.000-06:0012.49 ,you were smart to take th e rail.i wish i h...12.49 ,you were smart to take th e rail.i wish i had done the same thing. several of us are looking for new jobs. this is too much.if a defense lawyer gets this video,it could be embarassing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-72797627345760416682009-01-30T15:43:00.000-06:002009-01-30T15:43:00.000-06:00channel 11 and MADD have footage ,so we hear.sound...channel 11 and MADD have footage ,so we hear.sounds like chuck may be on the news again. some of us stayed away because we had heard there could be media involved.some of us need our jobs.we dont have 10 years like you murray. we are afraid to talk to anyone. we miss the good old days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-20531642565911114932009-01-30T13:52:00.000-06:002009-01-30T13:52:00.000-06:00For once I hope Bennett is correct.For once I hope Bennett is correct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-37957514198614308792009-01-30T12:49:00.000-06:002009-01-30T12:49:00.000-06:00Although I can imagine that Lykos was none-to-thri...Although I can imagine that Lykos was none-to-thrilled that there was a celebration of Bert Graham's distinguished career, I'm doubt that she would go so far as that. I would imagine that it would be just a rumor.<BR/>But if it isn't, I took the MetroRail home! Seriously. I did.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-18183078649272714102009-01-30T12:48:00.000-06:002009-01-30T12:48:00.000-06:00These rumors about Bert's party sound like the sor...These rumors about Bert's party sound like the sort of thing an adversary might make up to sow dissension in The Office. If there were any truth to them, they would be utterly obscene.Mark Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128739833441582127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-18657835505378401402009-01-30T12:30:00.000-06:002009-01-30T12:30:00.000-06:00at lunch we heard a t v station had someone there ...at lunch we heard a t v station had someone there watching people leave and getting plate numbers and someone inside keeping count of drinks. how can they do that? MADD supposedly is involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-58517632923535614382009-01-30T12:10:00.000-06:002009-01-30T12:10:00.000-06:00we heard channel 11 defenders has a copy. how can ...we heard channel 11 defenders has a copy. how can our off time be controlled?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-45639248464530174712009-01-30T11:36:00.000-06:002009-01-30T11:36:00.000-06:00Rumor has it that Defense Attorneys will start get...Rumor has it that Defense Attorneys will start getting offense reports next week. It seems like a silly thing to celebrate as most other counties and everyday citizens would consider a police report a necessary starting point for a lawyer to properly investigate his client's case. Many Harris County citizens were surprised to learn that not only were defense lawyers not allowed to have them but had files closed to them if they dared to hand copy them word for word. Lycos did not agree with this policy and made a campaign promise to change it. It looks like she has kept that promise. Just thought I'd throw in a few facts from the "kool aid drinkers'" side of the ring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-12489934569772746872009-01-30T10:01:00.000-06:002009-01-30T10:01:00.000-06:00There is to be expected resentment for being fired...There is to be expected resentment for being fired. But why don't you just move on to your next job. Why bother berating the new D.A.? It seems so juvenile to pout and sulk. I would expect better of a member of the educated class as your Aggie affiliation would suggest. Move on, dude! Leave the rancor on the doorstep. You're well too talented and bright to lower yourself to these temper tantrums on your blog. Sincerely, Craig<BR/>/<BR/>Craig Anthony Thomaswebcat48https://www.blogger.com/profile/02152065540974822221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-6314741273486978302009-01-30T07:39:00.000-06:002009-01-30T07:39:00.000-06:00AHCL:Is it true the troll is seething about curren...AHCL:<BR/>Is it true the troll is seething about current ADAs fraternizing with former ADAs at Bert's party yesterday? I understand she and Leitner are going to review cell phone photos from the event and some heads are going to roll. <BR/>I overheard a pair of her snitches in the bathroom laughing about it.....I hope she was full of shit. Either way it's just too weird to be scared about our job security at events attended on our own time. <BR/>Now I'm worried about the Super Bowel Party? Is it enough that my conduct is lawful and my behavior appropriate or will I have to worry about cell phone photo reviews? I don't know who to trust anymore and who I'm not supposed to associate with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-73352750512337465802009-01-30T05:35:00.000-06:002009-01-30T05:35:00.000-06:00Wait til that other paragon of Journalistic ethics...Wait til that other paragon of Journalistic ethics Wayne Dolcefino gets ahold of it then see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-64674675490762883842009-01-29T20:18:00.000-06:002009-01-29T20:18:00.000-06:00we heard a video was made of berts party and i wil...we heard a video was made of berts party and i will try to find out who has it in case anyone wants a copy. we also heard that a log of our drinks was made. as prosecutors we are concerned because it shows some of us drinking alcohol and some may have had more than they should have.should we be concerned about this.? it was not on county time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-70996821347139203022009-01-29T18:26:00.000-06:002009-01-29T18:26:00.000-06:00Anonymous said... Not having nuch of an interest i...Anonymous said... <BR/>Not having nuch of an interest in prostitution I don't pay much attention to the press. I have read it a few times. It makes the Chronicle look like the Wall Street Journal.<BR/><BR/>January 29, 2009 2:35 AM<BR/><BR/><BR/>Anon 2:35 Now, that's funny as shit. <BR/><BR/>Banjo, Yes, to be sure, all papers make money from ads, but those that are given away tend to be a little less journalistic and a bit more sensationalistic.<BR/><BR/>Not that the Chron is some bastion of ethical or accurate reporting. The press article could've easily come from falkenberg and her ilk.<BR/><BR/>There have only been two really good writers at the press during it's whole tenure, Tim Fleck and Wendy Grossman. Both have gone on to better things.<BR/><BR/>BTW, when is falkenberg gonna change that impish byline pic? Did she take that when she was in high school?<BR/><BR/>TexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-4959841624178021352009-01-29T16:59:00.000-06:002009-01-29T16:59:00.000-06:00HEY 1252,Michelle said to bring some KFC home for ...HEY 1252,<BR/>Michelle said to bring some KFC home for supper. She's too tired to cook tonight and the kids missed supper yesterday and are real hungry.<BR/>She also wanted me to let you know that she found your troll doll under the couch....apparently one of the many pins embedded in the troll stuck her in the ass last night and woke her up.<BR/>Anyway, just wanted to let you know.....take care buddy and be careful with the Kool Ade I understand some of the batches are tainted with antifreeze.<BR/>CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-56403521620894231032009-01-29T15:43:00.000-06:002009-01-29T15:43:00.000-06:00Murray:The press is not to be trusted. If you mus...Murray:<BR/>The press is not to be trusted. <BR/>If you must talk to the vultures, make your comments as succinct as possible so as to minimize the manipulation of your words' intent.<BR/>The article referenced makes it appear that the ADAs are petty whiners. That we support Rosenthal's behavior and that Lykos is the savior to clean up the corruption. The public will learn soon enough what a myth that all is....Leitner/Liekos have plenty of rope and will hang themselves just fine on their own-- so let's not make our disgust with their corrupt behavior be a distraction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-1453391408077234342009-01-29T14:10:00.000-06:002009-01-29T14:10:00.000-06:00Sterling Minor,You should have stopped after your ...Sterling Minor,<BR/>You should have stopped after your 1st three (3) words; as the rest of your comments merely confirmed them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com