Judge Disputes Allegations Of DA Dupree: Court Concern Or Election Politics?!?

An important response that deserves to be highlighted asks an important question . . .

IS THE WYCO DA JUST PLAYING POLITICS OR ARE HIS CONCERNS VALID?!? 

We'll let readers decide . . . BUT . . . This perspective should factor into the equation . . . 

Martinez issued a detailed statement, categorically denying all allegations in the letter.

"I am, however, disappointed that baseless accusations found such an easy way to get in the media just as we are 20 days away from the citizens of Wyandotte County voting on judicial office elections," Martinez said . . .

Martinez also provided context for the dispute, saying the complaints against him came after a hearing in which the DA's office was charged with violating a court order.

"The complaints only came after a hearing I presided in where the district attorney's office was charged with violating a court order. I stand by my actions within that hearing and reaffirm that actual or perceived adverse results should not be the basis for negative reactions on the part of any litigant," Martinez said.

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

Judge Tony Martinez denied allegations by Wyandotte County District Attorney about judge's courtroom decorum

With an election just weeks away, tension is building in Wyandotte County after District Attorney Mark Dupree sent a letter to the county's chief judge outlining complaints against Judge Tony Martinez