SAVE: Mary Kellett: Maine Prosecutor Disciplined for Misconduct

Submitted by Matt on Thu, 2013-07-18 22:23

SAVE played a lead role in this prosecutorial misconduct case, which involved a crusading prosecutor who often charged persons on allegations of sexual assault, even when there was no probable cause.

Along with the Internal Revenue Service, prosecutors wield the awesome power of the state. For both groups, there are inadequate checks in place to assure they don’t abuse that power.

We were disappointed that no meaningful sanctions were imposed on ADA Mary Kellett, yet this was a precedent-making case.

The AP account of the case is shown below. To see more in-depth media coverage, visit: http://bangordailynews.com/2013/07/15/news/hancock/hancock-county-prosecutor-admits-violating-bar-rules-in-sexual-assault-trial/

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