Prosecutor Misconduct No. 1663787340 - 1530782292

Emily Jones

Reporting Authority

This complaint has been forwarded to the Office of Professional Responsibility - Department of Justice

Statement

Emily stated El Dorado prosecuting attorneys office held the case file for 30 days when she received the case half the evidence was missing. Emily stated for me to wash my surroundings to place could be following me. It took Emily 68 days after I was assaulted/attempted murder to meet with me or contact me Emily met with a Union County Sheriffs Department a Joshua Luman worked a week before meeting with me. Emily has received all medical records documents 8/26/2022

Definition of Offense(s)

Prosecutorial misconduct refers to actions by a prosecutor that are unethical, illegal, or violate the rights of a defendant.


Cooperative misconduct refers to a situation where the prosecutor collaborates or conspires with another party, such as the police, to commit misconduct. This type of behavior can include suppressing evidence, withholding information, or engaging in unethical tactics to secure a conviction.


Destruction of evidence refers to a situation in which a prosecutor intentionally or recklessly destroys or conceals evidence that is material to the outcome of a criminal case.


Evidence that is favorable to the defendant (exculpatory) and could impact the outcome of the defendant’s case (material) is often called “Brady material” because of the seminal 1963 U.S. Supreme Court case, Brady v. Maryland.


Obstruction of justice by a prosecutor refers to actions taken by a prosecutor to interfere with the administration of justice, such as hiding or withholding evidence, lying or making false statements in court, or engaging in other behavior that undermines the fairness and integrity of the legal


Whistleblower retaliation is a type of prosecutor misconduct that involves taking adverse action against a person who has reported or is suspected of reporting illegal or unethical behavior by a prosecutor or other public official.


Witness tampering is a form of prosecutor misconduct where the prosecutor intentionally tries to interfere with the testimony of a witness in a court proceeding.