Thursday, 8 June 2006
Fletchers Legal Team Ask Melcher to Remove Stumbo
« Why the Second Amendment is Vital | Main | Fletcher's Doesn't Have to Appear At Arraignment »Governor Fletcher's attorney's asked Judge Melcher to disqualify Stumbo and his deputies from prosecuting the case against Fletcher. Fletcher's attorneys argued that the Executive Branch Code of Ethics disallows people from participating in proceedings against political rivals. Since Stumbo has previously stated an interest in running against Fletcher, he should be recused like Judge Graham from the case.
Deputy Attorney General Whites lambasted the request
Deputy Attorney General Pierce Whites called the assertions "ridiculous" and "laughable."
"If you buy their argument that Stumbo and his office can't prosecute the governor, then no one could prosecute the governor," Whites said.
Hey Whites, ever heard of a special prosecutor?
Regardless, I have one very simple question. If this case is not politically motivated and it is obvious that Fletcher is guilty why not agree to a special prosecutor? What better way to show your impartiality! Of course, I am not going to hold my breath. Why? Because this is a politically motivated attack and they know there case is too weak to hand over to anyone else.
Hopefully, Melcher will agree to Fletcher's request and remove Stumbo from the process. Then we can see about having the case moved outside Franklin County.
