Dropping charges against defendants represented by campaign donors
Annapolis, MD-An in depth review of Frank Kratovil's record as State's Attorney unveils a recurring and disturbing trend: Frank Kratovil's Congressional Campaign accepted thousands of dollars in donations from trial lawyers while he was prosecuting their criminal clientèle.
This revelation comes in addition to dropping 15 of 17 counts against Robert Wayne Dwyer for child sex offenses and 12 of 14 burglary charges against Donna Ann Jones.
Campaign Manager Chris Meekins added: "Kratovil's solicitation of criminal defense attorneys with cases he is prosecuting is disgraceful. And for Frank Kratovil to drop or reduce charges and then take thousands in campaign money from the lawyer he cut a deal with raises serious questions about his integrity. Mr Kratovil owes the voters an explanation."
In total, trial lawyers-representing drug dealers, sex offenders, burglars and other criminals--have given over $200,000 to Frank Kratovil for Congress.
Below are examples of Kratovil taking donations from lawyers who have cases in Queen Anne's County:
Trial Lawyer: Peter O'Neill, Esq.
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 7/19/07-$500, 1/5/08-$1,000, 1/5/08-$1,000 (Wife, Wendy O'Neill), 3/27/08-$250, hosted a house part in the spring of 2008 that raised over $10,000 (Federal Election Government).
Rap Sheet: -Represented Lisa Birchfield on 9/15/08 (Case #5M16245) and all felony drug charges dropped. *Currently represents Justin Clifford Lee in a possession of drugs with intent to distribute.
Trial Lawyer: Jane Canter
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 8/1/07-$750, 10/27/07-$750, 3/24/08-$500 (FEC.GOV).
Rap Sheet: -Represented Eric Snyder (Case #17K07006791) who pled guilty to one count of distribution of a controlled substance, but four separate drug charges were dropped.
Trial Lawyer: Joel Katz
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 3/25/08-$250, *Frequent contributor to Frank Kratovil for State's Attorney races. (Federal Election Commission)
Rap Sheet: -Represented Ted Frederick (Case #17K08006846) who pled guilty to one count of theft greater than $500 and 14 additional charges were dropped.
Trial Lawyer: Louis Martucci
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 9/13/07-$500 (Federal Election Commission)
Rap Sheet: -Represented Rico Hawkins (Case #17K0700697) who pled guilty to one count of intent to distribute and Kratovil dropped a felony gun charge was dropped.
This has got to be a violation of the code of ethics. Is this being investigated by the state of Maryland or are they as liberal and shady as this guy is. Kratovils
ReplyDeleteyour going to wish you never ran for this political position, your going down partner.
Absolutely Shameful.
ReplyDeleteLike roaches, Run and hide when the lights come on, left wing hypocrits.
ReplyDeleteUnless you are a laywer, I wouldn't try to act like you know something about this.
ReplyDeleteI probably spent more time in a court room than he has, "RIGHT IS RIGHT AND WRONG IS WRONG" you dont need a law degree to know that. Trust me i know where the fringes of liable are.
ReplyDeleteThe O'Malley administration and his attorney review board will not touch this. It is so obvious how the Dems protect each other. If Kratovil was a republican and engaged in this behavior his career would be over. How sad it is that nothing is ever done to punish this type of behavior.
ReplyDeleteThese two are just the tip of the iceberg. I'm told that witnesses are lining up and a grand jury will decide. Expect this by Jan. 31st.
ReplyDeleteI don't need this jerk representing me. Allowing a child molester to go free is pretty dispicable.
ReplyDeleteShakem' down baby, let them fill those coffers up.
ReplyDeleteKratovil is a piece of sh!t. Talk about a scumbag.
ReplyDeleteAnother piece of crap lawyer. At least he tried running for congress and was exposed for who he really is.
ReplyDeleteI thought Frank Kratovil SOLVED THE CRISIS?
ReplyDeleteWord on the street is Kratovil is crying to the attorneys in Maryland asking for their support against Harris. Wah, Wah, Wah!
ReplyDeleteEveryone is laughing at him.
Didn't Kratovil cry to the liberal socialist doctors in Salisbury recently and now he's cring to the attorneys for support because the truth had been told about him. Get a spine Kratovil.
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