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Texas, Disbar Judge That Blocked Evidence in Michael Morton Case


Michael Morton might have been spared a quarter of a century in jail if former Prosecutor Ken Anderson (now Judge Anderson) had done things differently.

Now Innocence Project has asked the Texas Supreme Court to investigate Anderson's alleged withholding of evidence in 1987 - information that might have cleared Morton of a murder charge.

Not only this, but Judge Anderson more recently advised his successor and friend, John Bradley, to block the DNA testing that later exonerated Morton.

With 45 Texas convictions overturned through DNA testing in the last decade, clearly this kind of prosecutorial misconduct is not rare and should end at once.

Even if found guilty of misconduct, Anderson will not likely face any serious consequences, including disbarment, experts told the Times.

Don't Let prosecutors get away with this kind of corruption. Insist the State Bar of Texas Disbar Judge Anderson if he is found guilty and the Commission on Judicial Conduct remove him from office.
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We, the undersigned, are outraged by the mishandling of  this case against Michael Morton.

Even if Ken Anderson did not withhold important evidence that might have spared Morton 25 years of incarceration, Anderson's advice to his successor to block a request for DNA testing for six years is inexcusable - inexcusable on both Anderson's and Bradley's parts and on the part of the State of Texas.

We agree with the Innocence Project that this case "calls out for strong action."

What's more, it screams out for reform of the Texas Judicial System, and we agree with IP that laws are needed that "guarantee defense lawyers access to all evidence that may point to innocence." 

 Please see their webpage on this case for more recommendations. http://www.innocenceproject.org/Content/Innocence_Project_Asks_Texas_Court_to_Officially_Exonerate_Michael_Morton_of_the_1987_Murder_of_His_Wife.php

First and foremost, we request that Judge Ken Anderson (and Bradley as well) face appropriate consequences  for any confirmed misconduct regarding Morton's or any other case, including their disbarment and removal from office.

Thank you for you attention to this very serious matter.
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