Source: Fox News
Summary
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has accused Ray County Prosecutor Camille Johnston of carrying on improper relationships with people tied to criminal cases in her county, including an illegal immigrant defendant facing sex crime charges. A petition for quo warranto filed by Hanaway’s office alleges Johnston failed to recuse herself from the investigation, transferred the title to her vehicle to the defendant to help him abscond, and had other improper relationships that posed conflicts of interest. A judge has granted a preliminary order barring Johnston from exercising authority as prosecutor until the case is resolved.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Ray County Prosecutor Camille Johnston’s relationships with people tied to criminal cases in her county have raised concerns about conflicts of interest. The petition alleges Johnston had a romantic and intimate relationship with an illegal immigrant defendant facing sex crime charges, and transferred the title to her vehicle to help him abscond. Johnston also allegedly had improper relationships with a criminal defense attorney and a man charged in a domestic-violence case. The AG’s office has accused Johnston of creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation inside her office. The case has been put on hold pending an appeal in another matter.
Once again, a public official’s personal life has become a public matter.
Author: Evan Null
