Kansas Supreme Court Smackdown: Former Shawnee County Prosecutor Disbarred Over Ethics

This case is resonating amongst smarter local newsies and shouldn't be overlooked . . . 

From our 2nd favorite prog blog . . . Here's a peek at one of the most extreme disciplinary actions ever taken against a local prosecutor who was widely known throughout the metro . . .

"It was the most stringent punishment available to the Supreme Court, and followed the unanimous recommendation of a three-attorney panel that heard evidence of Spradling’s penchant for making false statements in court. The justices found Spradling violated more than a half dozen Kansas rules of professional conduct."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas Supreme Court disbars former Shawnee County prosecutor for unethical conduct - Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA - The Kansas Supreme Court issued a 101-page disciplinary opinion Friday disbarring former Shawnee County prosecutor Jacqie Spradling for a pattern of unethical conduct resulting in "significant prejudice" against the accused. It was the most stringent punishment available to the Supreme Court, and followed the unanimous recommendation of a three-attorney panel that heard evidence of Spradling's penchant for making false statements in court.