Prosecutor Misconduct No. 1686682453 - 1187674217

David E Sullivan
One Gleason Plaza
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060

Date of Offense

January 1, 2022

Offense(s)

Reporting Authority

This complaint has been forwarded to the Massachusetts Bar Association

Statement

District Attorney David Sullivan has chosen to openly refuse to disclose known, high value, evidence to the public in regard to officer misconduct, complaints, use-of-force reports, and do-not-call officer status collectively referred to as "Brady List".

This refusal is in direct conflict with R.P.C. 3.8: Special Responsibilities of the Prosecutor and Massachusetts Public Records Law.

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Definition of Offense(s)

Attorney Misconduct

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

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Cooperative Misconduct

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.

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Destruction of Evidence

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.

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Failure to Disclose Brady/Giglio Material

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.

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Obstruction of Justice

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

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