tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post8310847630233386597..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Pushback by Morton prosecutors prevent exposure of 25-year old secrets on withheld evidenceGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-57556800356921898112011-10-25T09:27:34.830-05:002011-10-25T09:27:34.830-05:00One last thing- I hope to convince somebody in a o...One last thing- I hope to convince somebody in a official capacity to look into other cases. Everybody always mentions cold case files. But this re-examination of similar killings should include ALL those cases. Are there more Michael Morton's rotting away in our prison system?Phillip Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-13733030258171143552011-10-25T09:10:42.831-05:002011-10-25T09:10:42.831-05:00I appreciate the kind words of you two. But our fe...I appreciate the kind words of you two. But our feelings aside, this misconduct may have had lethal consequences. I have been told by some sources that this killer's spree did not stop at 2. And the notion that the killer suddenly stopped his killing in 1988 is not likely. In the end I suspect we'll have a serial killer at the heart of all this.<br /><br />Meanwhile there is the problem DA immunity which must be addressed and curtailed in the next Lege. As to Judge Anderson, how can the State Bar or Judicial Qualifications Commission allow him to continue in that post. Should any lawyer who commits such acts be allowed to continue practicing law? How can anybody possibly trust in their integrity anymore?Phillip Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-62879970089014044742011-10-24T07:19:54.372-05:002011-10-24T07:19:54.372-05:00Mr. Baker I'm sorry for your loss. I am ashame...Mr. Baker I'm sorry for your loss. I am ashamed and saddened that our system provides fertile ground for pricks like Bradley to spread their hubris. I really doubt that the perpetrator of these crimes stopped at two.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-12761979775301755512011-10-24T05:59:27.148-05:002011-10-24T05:59:27.148-05:00Thomas, a lot of that has been in the MSM coverage...Thomas, a lot of that has been in the MSM coverage. I'd suggest checking Chuck Lindell's coverage in the Statesman archives and also the two-part series <a href="http://www.wilcosun.com/pages/morton-main.php" rel="nofollow">at the Williamson County Sun</a>, as well as coverage at <a href="http://wilcowatchdog.org/" rel="nofollow">Wilco Watchdog</a>, who tends to name names and link to primary source documents.Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-47167668069905425192011-10-23T14:40:05.843-05:002011-10-23T14:40:05.843-05:00L. Roth & the mad as hell crowd, You don't...L. Roth & the mad as hell crowd, You don't have to go far to learn about similar despicable cases of injustice(See: GFB Archives). As you can see from this GFB piece, they (Prosecutors) get away with it because of self imposed loopholes. <br /><br />Anytime you have / allow for a "Not It" clause you get what you deserve. A shit-load of us Texans (including transplants) are very mad and have decided we've had it. There's nothing stopping you from contacting those that you voted for and those you intend to in the future to voice your concerns but fear itself. <br /><br />Toll Free lines, email, .44 /.45 cent stamps & a few moments of your time away from blogs is all it takes. Thanks.<br /><br />*R.I.P. Mrs. Debra Masters BakerThomas R. Griffithhttp://www.projectnotguilty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-89075927946866788602011-10-23T14:14:18.525-05:002011-10-23T14:14:18.525-05:00Hey Grits, the post gives 1987 as the year of the ...Hey Grits, the post gives 1987 as the year of the crime and Mr. Baker mentioned Jan. 1988. <br /><br />The PNG - (NNGP) 'National Not Guilty Project' is seeking the following info. regarding any & all (VOTS) victims of the system. We would appreciate any help in filling in the blanks. Thanks.<br /><br />*Name: Michael Morton<br />*Year of false arrest:<br />*Year of wrongful conviction:<br />*Wrongfully Convicted of: Murder<br />*City, County & State:Williamson Co., TX.<br />*Arresting Officer:<br />*Detectives:<br />*Defense Team:<br />*Investigators:<br />*Prosecution Team: Ken Anderson, Mike Davis<br />*Investigators:<br />*Court Reporter:<br />*Case Disposal Method: Plea Bargain, Trial by jury to verdict, trial stopped for plea bargain, or <br />*Presiding Judge:<br />*UPDATE: Links. Info. or other cases linked to the individuals listed above.(We have the 6 GFB links but wouldn't mind additional)Thomas R. Griffithhttp://www.projectnotguilty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-29722105705824827142011-10-23T10:56:36.004-05:002011-10-23T10:56:36.004-05:00There is a far greater consequence to the seeming ...There is a far greater consequence to the seeming misconduct of the Morton prosecutors. The staggering injustice of putting Morton in prison wrongfully for almost 25 years is hard to even imagine. But, had those prosecutors actually done their jobs and fully investigated that murder, the killer probably could have been found then and stopped. Instead he was left free to continue his crimes. He murdered Debra Masters Baker, a beautiful, loving woman, in Jan 1988 - my wife and mother of my children. Like Eric Morton, Debbie's son also lost his mother. The sorrow and grief suffered by all those who knew Debbie has lasted 23 years with no sign of resolution until now. It would be impossible to articulate the deep wounds those poor kids have borne all these years with no end, no closure.. <br /><br />In my mind Anderson, Davis and Bradley are complicit in the murder of Debra Baker and should have to pay for it.Phillip Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-5608582754537771212011-10-23T08:23:07.827-05:002011-10-23T08:23:07.827-05:00This is absolutely disgusting! One of the worst in...This is absolutely disgusting! One of the worst incidents of malpractice I've ever read about. It is a travesty that prosecutors aren't held to the same standards others are. Why aren't they just as culpable? <br />Texans should be mad as hell that their justice system is operating this way. How can people let them get away with this? What a sad state of affairs.L.Rothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-66266247045312820202011-10-22T22:50:52.331-05:002011-10-22T22:50:52.331-05:00Attorney Raley is right: “The public’s interest in...Attorney Raley is right: “The public’s interest in the orderly and complete administration of the discovery process is understandably high.”<br /><br />This is important. This can't happen again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-34539477244978160342011-10-22T12:16:29.819-05:002011-10-22T12:16:29.819-05:00My "favorite" part of this whole affair ...My "favorite" part of this whole affair is that these guys are spending an amazing amount of time trying to cover for themselves and each other but are in no particular hurry to go get the guy whose DNA was found on the bandana.Ryan Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171317748419259984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-90221873072102354622011-10-22T10:22:31.655-05:002011-10-22T10:22:31.655-05:00One has to wonder if Morton's lawyers, inexper...One has to wonder if Morton's lawyers, inexperienced in Texas habeas procedure, were hoodwinked into an unenforceable and illusory discovery agreement. Either way the trial judge goes, mandamus proceedings in a higher court are almost inevitable, and soon 30 days is gone . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com