Let’s see — what might Howard have in common with the Cobb County DA who was chosen to persecute the neighborhood watch folks down in Glenn County who were attached by a suspicious person.
The officer’s attorney is exactly right. I was surprised when the DA started making statements that went to the specific elements of the “crime.” DA Ethics 101 is clear that such statements are unethical.
I would expect a recusal, and perhaps a venue change. The best for the officer might, however be a denial of the motions. An appeal and a new trial would be assured when examined by a higher court, even with deference given to the trial court.
Due to the stunning, complete, blithering, incompetence of the District Attorneys involved, there will not be a single police officer convicted in either Atlanta and Minneapolis.
IIRC, GBI is investigating paul howard for misappropriation of funds from an earlier time.Seems he was augmenting his income with department funds.Time will tell.