Frank Kratovil has based his campaign on two tag lines:
How tough a prosecutor is he?
He's certainly not very tough on child molesters. Robert Wayne Dwyer was charged with 17 counts of child sexual offenses. Kratovil declined to prosecute 15 of those counts (Case No. 17K07006775) and Dwyer is now free and able to troll for more victims.
How about burglars?
Donna Ann Jones was charged with 14 counts of burglary (Case No. 0M00014525). Jones' lawyer, Richard M. Karceski donated to Kratovil's campaign in December, 2007. In February, 2008 Kratovil dropped 12 of those counts and Jones received a slap on the wrist. Since then, Karceski donated again to Kratovil's campaign ... and Jones has violated her parole.
Kratovil has taken over $100,000 from criminal defense attorneys. Many of these attorneys have cases against Kratovil's office in Queen Anne's County.
When Kratovil was asked asked about his prosecutorial record at a recent debate, Kratovil's supporters simply shouted down Maryland Sen. Andy Harris and Kratovil dodged the question.
Yes Frank. That's what elections are about; the opportunity to ask questions of candidates and expect answers.
Are you going to answer the question Frank? The voters of Maryland's First District deserve an answer.
We want to thank "ShoreIndie" for kindly posting this video on YouTube. While he, like his pal Frank Kratovil, may want to sweep this under the rug by claiming that it's "baseless", the record speaks for itself.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
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How tough a prosecutor is he?
He's certainly not very tough on child molesters. Robert Wayne Dwyer was charged with 17 counts of child sexual offenses. Kratovil declined to prosecute 15 of those counts (Case No. 17K07006775) and Dwyer is now free and able to troll for more victims.
How about burglars?
Donna Ann Jones was charged with 14 counts of burglary (Case No. 0M00014525). Jones' lawyer, Richard M. Karceski donated to Kratovil's campaign in December, 2007. In February, 2008 Kratovil dropped 12 of those counts and Jones received a slap on the wrist. Since then, Karceski donated again to Kratovil's campaign ... and Jones has violated her parole.
Kratovil has taken over $100,000 from criminal defense attorneys. Many of these attorneys have cases against Kratovil's office in Queen Anne's County.
When Kratovil was asked asked about his prosecutorial record at a recent debate, Kratovil's supporters simply shouted down Maryland Sen. Andy Harris and Kratovil dodged the question.
"Is this the kind of politics we want to continue folks?"
Yes Frank. That's what elections are about; the opportunity to ask questions of candidates and expect answers.
Are you going to answer the question Frank? The voters of Maryland's First District deserve an answer.
We want to thank "ShoreIndie" for kindly posting this video on YouTube. While he, like his pal Frank Kratovil, may want to sweep this under the rug by claiming that it's "baseless", the record speaks for itself.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
WOW! Kratovil isn't even close to being ready for Congress. Just like Obama isn't ready to be President. The two of these guys have next to NO experience. Kratovil has none and Obama has spend how many days on the job?
ReplyDeleteGreat post GA! 8 days left and the fun is just beginning.
GA Great post. Thanks for bring this to light.
ReplyDeleteBy the way Joe, I would agree that you should go vote in 8 days.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure this is illegal, but to accept campaign contributions from lawyers representing ciminals, whom Kratovil was elected to prosecute, is a HUGE VIOLATION of public trust.
ReplyDeleteJoe, I'm an avid supporter of Andy Harris. I was at this debate at Salisbury University. I'm very familiar with the Criminal Justice system on the side of state's attorneys and law enforcement. I understand certain cases can not be prosecuted against drug dealers and sex offenders, simply because there is not a good case there to work with. But, if that is not the case in why he did not prosecute, then yes someone should look into that. But besides that only remark Andy Harris made against Kratovil about the prosecuting, Harris did an outstanding job!!
ReplyDeleteKratovil also needs to address why he is taking campaign contributions from lawyers that defend criminal clients, particularly in QA County.
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