by Sophie | Jun 2, 2014 | Texas, The Open File Blog
The texting scandal between a judge and an assistant district attorney that exploded in Texas and national news last year has ended in little more than a slap on the wrist for the prosecutor involved. Kaycee Jones, an assistant district attorney in Polk County texted...
by OpenFile | Sep 17, 2013 | Florida, The Open File Blog
A Polk County, FL prosecutor faces discipline for sending an email to a police officer suggesting that a meeting of the Polk Minority Justice Association would be “a good opportunity for a K9 training exercise.” The prosecutor for the 10th Judicial...
by Jane | Jul 10, 2013 | Texas, The Open File Blog
The unashamed attempt of a presiding judge to advise prosecutors on strategy via text message in a Texas court has garnered national attention over the last 6 months. But much less has been said about the role of the assistant district attorneys involved in the...