CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 , MEDIA,MAPS,TIMELINE *NO DISCUSSION*

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1833631328878678284

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1833622995790602325

COLORADO, USA — A Colorado district attorney has lost her law license, in part for her handling of one of the state's most high-profile murder cases.

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Stanley has seven days to appeal the ruling.

Linda Stanley, lead prosecutor in the Barry Morphew case, disbarred

Linda Stanley, the Republican district attorney for Chaffee County who brought charges against Barry Morphew, has lost her law license for "dereliction of duty."

www.9news.com

Updated: 5:14 PM MDT September 10, 2024

 

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1:23-cv-01108-DDD-JPO Morphew v. Chaffee County et al
Daniel D. Domenico, presiding
James P. O'Hara, referral
Date filed: 05/02/2023
Date of last filing: 09/12/2024

Docket Update - Last entry #159

159​	Filed & Entered: 09/12/2024​	Supplement/Amendment
Docket Text: SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT to [129] Response to Motion, [134] Response to Motion, [137] Response to Motion, [135] Response to Motion, [130] Response to Motion, [132] Response to Motion, [136] Response to Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit People v Stanley Opinion)(Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane)

CM/ECF - U.S. District Court:cod

ecf.cod.uscourts.gov

 

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https://www.courthousenews.com/federal-judge-dismisses-malicious-prosecution-claims-brought-by-colorado-man-arrested-for-wifes-murder/

9/24/24

DENVER (CN) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a widower's claims against a local sheriff's department and prosecutors who pursued murder charges against him after his wife disappeared in 2020.

"For all its infuriating flaws then, the prosecution of plaintiff was not unlawful," wrote U.S. District Judge Daniel Domenico in a 33-page order. "His Section 1983 claims for malicious prosecution, fabrication of evidence, Franks violations, conspiracy, failure to intervene, and Monell liability must be dismissed on the basis of the existence of probable cause."

 

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Upcoming Colorado ballot measure seeks to remove bail in first-degree murder cases

In November, voters in Colorado will decide if people charged with first-degree murder should be able to get out of jail before their trial on bond.

www.kktv.com

9/16/24

In November, voters in Colorado will decide if people charged with first-degree murder should be able to get out of jail before their trial on bond.

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Nearly 500 first-degree murder cases have been impacted since the death penalty was abolished in the state four years ago, which allowed those charged the right to bail. Fourth Judicial District Attorney Michael Allen said the very issue was brought up during the Club Q mass shooting hearings.

“This would fix that loophole. This will allow courts across the state to then hold the worst of the worst offenders, and that there is very strong evidence that they committed the crime, and that they are going to be convicted. Why not hold them pending trial without bond?” Allen said.

Because this measure would change parts of Colorado’s Constitution, it requires 55% of the vote to pass.

 

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Prosecutors in Barry Morphew murder case publicly censured

Mark Hurlbert and Robert Weiner settled their case in front of a branch of the Colorado Supreme Court before it went to trial.

www.9news.com

10/1/24

Hurlbert and Weiner received a public censure, a punishment described by the State of Colorado as, "A public statement issued by the Colorado Supreme Court informing the public that a lawyer committed misconduct." The two prosecutors also have to pay nearly $5,000 in administrative fees and other costs incurred during the case. In return, a hearing scheduled from Oct. 9-18 in front of the presiding disciplinary judge will be vacated.

Last month, the presiding disciplinary judge ruled that DA Linda Stanley should be disbarred after a branch of the Colorado Supreme Court found she was guilty of serious ethics violations, including misconduct in the Morphew case.

 

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District Attorney Linda Stanley appeals disbarment

District Attorney Linda Stanley filed a Notice of Appeal with the Colorado Supreme Court on Monday in response to the Sept. 10 disbarment sanction issued by a three-member state hearing board. The …

www.canoncitydailyrecord.com

10/1/24

District Attorney Linda Stanley filed a Notice of Appeal with the Colorado Supreme Court on Monday in response to the Sept. 10 disbarment sanction issued by a three-member state hearing board.

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“The hearing panel consisted of the Presiding Disciplinary Judge, who the Appellant sought to disqualify because of alleged bias and his former prosecution of the Appellant as counsel for the Office of ARC, an accountant with no prior criminal justice experience, and an experienced criminal law attorney who had previously been an elected District Attorney,” the Notice states. “The Appellant vigorously defended against the claims.”

The majority found that Stanley should be disbarred. The dissenting opinion found that a suspension was appropriate.

Stanley urges that the dissenting opinion be followed with two of the claims and only suspension or less be imposed.

 

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WATCH: Barry Morphew full court appearance as he pleads guilty to casting a fraudulent ballot

Barry Morphew pleaded guilty to casting a fraudulent ballot on behalf of his wife, Suzanne (forgery). Suzanne has been missing for more than a year. Pool video on behalf of Fox 21, People vs. Barry Morphew.

www.azfamily.com

Published: Jul. 21, 2022 at 3:28 PM EDT

 

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Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze Announces Retirement

Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze has announced his retirement, effective September 10 2024, following a 44 year-long career in the law enforcement s

heartoftherockiesradio.com

Sept 10, 2024

Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze has announced his retirement, effective September 10 2024, following a 44 year-long career in the law enforcement sector.

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“Having grown up in Salida and raised my family here, I know and love this community very deeply. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve Chaffee County as Sheriff for the past 13 years. This has been a tremendously difficult decision to retire, but due to recent health concerns, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s time,” shared Sheriff Spezze.

Sheriff Spezze’s career in law enforcement began in 1981 when he was hired as a patrolman with the Salida Police Department where he served for three years. He then took a patrol position with the Denver Police Department (DPD) in 1984, ultimately moving up to detective role in 1989, followed by promotion to sergeant in 1993, where he was responsible for major criminal investigations and undercover street operations in northwest Denver. Spezze then moved into the Office of the Chief of Investigations, before taking an assignment with the Federal Bureau of Investigations running joint corruption investigations. The final phase of his 27-year tenure with Denver Police Department was spent supervising the Neighborhood Police Program and narcotics detectives and undercover operations. Spezze retired from DPD in 2010.