Court of Inquiry To Be Held On Morton Wrongful Conviction
Judge Sid Harle signed a probable cause affidavit today that will now go to the desk of Chief Texas Supreme Court Justice Wallace Jefferson, who will then make a ruling on whether or not the court of inquiry should move forward.
This procedure, a very rare occurrence, was granted based on evidence presented to Judge Harle by Morton's attorneys.
Judge Sid Harle, in granting the request, also denied two other requests -- one to refer the case to a commission on judicial conduct, and the other to refer the case to the Texas State Bar.
As he left the courtroom with his team of attorneys, Morton said, "When you do the right thing like the judge did today, things will fall in place."
Also, according to sources who attended a debate between District Attorney candidates John Bradley and Jana Duty last night, Bradley stated that the grievance that was filed against him was done so by Jana Duty. Bradley when on to fabricate the truth by stating the grievance had been dismissed. According to sources, Duty was quick to point out that the grievance was in fact not dismissed and on appeal and she had nothing to do with his grievance. Many have speculated it was in deed Bradley who assisted the Wilco 5 in filing a grievance against Duty last year. Bradley once again showed he has no regard for the truth. Not surprising given the past few weeks of Bradley's increased desperation.
According to sources, Bradley went on to lay blame for failing to test DNA evidence (the bloody bandana) on everyone from Duty to Judge Stubblefied. We posted a short time ago that we wondered when he would blame Judge Stubblefield. Last night, he answered that question.
Hopefully a court of Inquiry will answer the questions that linger and justice will be done. Until then, John Bradley and Ken Anderson, in the least Ken Anderson, should be immediately suspended from practicing in the courtroom. The public has lost faith in the system thanks to these two men. Both are equally responsible for making a mockery of our justice system and damaging its credibility; damage that will take a long time to heal.
Finally a Judge who stands up for justice and not just covering up all of the corruption.
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Yes this is a good start, but sadly Judge Harle did not refer the case to the State Board on Judicial Conduct (in the case of Anderson) nor did he refer it to the State Bar (Anderson, Bradley and Davis) So these bodies that MIGHT have been able to remove Anderson from the bench...and Bradley from his reign of error as DA in this County.
Perhaps after the Court of Inquiry something in the way of real punishment, instead of just embarrassment will descend upon these despicable men!
Daniel Simon
512-228-9416
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This kind of finding is long overdue. Thank God the case didn't get assigned a result-oriented judge. In my 22 years on Texas death row innocent, all I needed was a fair and impartial judge. That was the one thing in Texas not even money can buy. Thank you for the courage to do the right thing today, Your Honorable Judge Harle...
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Mr. Cook,
Will you email me your email address? I want to ask you about a mutual acquaintance.
Thanks,
Dan Wyde
wydelaw@gmail.com
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Looks like things are starting to move on. One must wonder why Anderson won't even show up got this hearing? Seems to me he would expect those before him in his court to show up. Shows his true colors I guess. Wonder when the commissioners court will vote to pay his expenses? Wish he was up for election this year.
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I didn't see him on the bench but his courtroom was full today. My guess is he was busy pretending to be honorable.
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I'll reserve jubilation until I see which judge is appointed to hear the Court of Inquiry. This is why the Administrative District Judge is really one of the most powerful people in the State of Texas, as he alone decides which judge to put in charge of the Court of Inquiry. He can pick a loser judge (put the fix in) that would side with Anderson and Bradley or he can pick an impartial and fair judge who will decide the case based upon the merits and evidence, and will guide the hearings accordingly. This is why I say that the Administrative District Judge is one of the most powerful people in Texas. He has the power no one else does.
But for now, high praise for Judge Harle, whom everyone in San Antonio says is a man of honor, and he certainly did the right thing today.
Let the truth come out into the light of day for all to see.
Now what did I do with my bandana...
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Thank you!
Kerry, I cut and pasted your last line from your post as that is what I had hoped I could post for a "name" if it went our way. I am so happy that you are free! I only hope that you and Michael Morton get to meet in person. Maybe you two write a book titled "Injustice in the State of Texas". I will buy it!
Let Justice Prevail!
Watchdog,
On another subject are you going to Blog your thoughts as how the debate went last night? Hope so!
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It isn't just Anderson, Davis and Bradley. You'll find the same in Jergins court. It's county wide. The whole court system needs a cleansing.
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What's going on in jergin's court?
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Judge Harle does have a reputation as being a straight shooter, but unfortunately in the world of Texas judicial politics that is truly rare. I hope I'm proven wrong, but given the history of Texas politics, I don't really expect this to get beyond the Texas Supreme Court.
After all, they don't have the most reputable history in upholding justice.
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Thanks Watchdog for setting the record strait!
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Think about all the people that have been in a position to enter a plea for a crime they did not commit, or face a justice system that will convict and then cover? Bradley wants to have new plea agreements that will allow the destruction of all evidence seized. WonderWhy
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