From 2005 to 2015 this blog presented news items and resources relating to trial advocacy and the legal system, with a focus on Washington State. It was developed to support the Trial Advocacy Program at the University of Washington School of Law, but broadened to include appellate practice, the courts, access to justice, and related topics. It is no longer active.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Lewis Co. Prosecutor Issues
Lewis County (Centralia) Prosecutor Michael Golden had a sexual relationship with a woman whose son was charged with arson. He says the relationship ended when the boy was arrested; she says they had detailed conversations about the son's case and defense strategy. After the son pleaded guilty, the mother told the defense attorney about the relationship, and he moved for the case to be dismissed and the Prosecutor's Office to be disqualified from the case. The two superior court judges in the county removed themselves from the case, and Chief Justice Alexander has appointed Judge Gary Tabor (Thurston County) to hear the case. Lewis County judges remove themselves from prosecutor case, Seattle Times, Aug. 7, 2007.
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