This should be a big one (scandal)
Motivations in Murphy prosecution questioned
LAS CRUCES - The case of a Doña Ana County district court judge accused of bribery to gain appointment to his seat is stirring a political furor.
Some Democrats argue that the political ambitions of 9th Judicial District Attorney Matt Chandler, a Republican, are grounds to question his prosecution of suspended Doña Ana County District Court Judge Mike Murphy, a Democrat. They also say it's an effort by Republican leaders to secure another seat on the District Court bench, by allowing GOP Gov. Susana Martinez to select a replacement, and cast doubt on judicial appointments made by former Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson.
However, Martinez and Chandler deny that politics are at play.