DA under investigation (Bernalillio County NM top prosecutor)

The Albuquerque Journal ^ | December 7, 2014 | Mike Gallagher

[CedarDave]

Albuquerque Police detectives believe they have probable cause to file felony charges against District Attorney Kari Brandenburg for violating the state law prohibiting bribery and intimidation of a witness in connection with burglary cases involving her 26-year-old son, Justin Koch.

For the last year, detectives have been investigating Brandenburg for her role in contacting victims in two burglaries and a larceny in which her son was a suspect – cases that involve thousands of dollars in property, including a 9mm Smith & Wesson.

In late November, APD forwarded its lengthy case file to the state Attorney General’s Office for review and any recommendations regarding the charges.

The letter to the AG’s Office from Detective David Nix said the extensive investigation “supports there is probable cause” that the bribery and witness intimidation statutes had been violated. Because it involves a member of the District Attorney’s Office, Nix said, APD has not been able to consult with local prosecutors.

In one burglary case, the victims gave written statements to police saying Brandenburg contacted them and agreed to reimburse them for the items her son took in the burglary if they didn’t tell police about Koch’s involvement.

In the larceny case, Brandenburg was involved in conversations and email arranging for the couple to get reimbursement for a handgun they believe Koch had stolen and then sold on Craigslist. The couple received a check for $800 drawn on Koch’s trust account.

[CedarDave]

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[Tijeras_Slim]

It’s been clear that Brandenburg has been a hack since she decided to prosecute the marine that defended his property, Elton Richard.

[Cicero]

What’s the problem? Just another typical Democrat Attorney General. Seems that they’re almost all like that.

[kiryandil]

Laws for thee, but not for me...

[kiryandil]

It’s been clear that Brandenburg has been a hack since she decided to prosecute the marine that defended his property, Elton Richard.

Could you imagine the bloviating tsunami wave of sanctimonious hypocrisy from Brandenburg if Elton Richard had tried to buy HIS way out of trouble?

[vette6387]

“What’s the problem? Just another typical Democrat Attorney General. Seems that they’re almost all like that.”

Yeah, she has a couple of “drunken sisters.” #1 is the DA over in Travis County Texas, and the second is the drunken judge down in McAllen, TX

[rrrod]

cant be said often enough...there is no such thing as a good Democrat....