Unprofessional Conduct Complaint Filed Against KS Attorney General

Scandals continue to define Morrison's controversial administration

Topeka, KS - May 10, 2007 - A private citizen has filed a formal complaint against Attorney General Paul J. Morrison with the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator for violating the rules of professional conduct that governs the conduct of Kansas attorneys.

The complaint centers on a press release posted on the Attorney General's official website that announced the filing of criminal charges against a police major. However, Morrison failed to note that the man facing accusations is innocent until proved guilty, as required by the rules of professional conduct. Without such a statement in the public communiqué, the case against the man could be unfairly prejudiced.

Morrison's political career has been plagued by controversy since he switched parties to run for attorney general, causing the Republican Party Chairman Tim Shallenberger to question Morrison's honesty.

During the campaign, former employee Kelly Summerlin came forward and revealed that she had endured sexual harassment from a drunken Morrison during an after-trial victory party. Summerlin was later fired from her job after rebuffing his advances.

Perhaps most controversial has been Morrison's preferential treatment of abortionist George R. Tiller.

"Morrison pledged to drop all investigations into abortion clinics if elected, and it appears that is one campaign promise he is keeping," said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman.

When Tiller was charged with 30 criminal counts related to illegal late term abortions, Morrison responded on his second day in office by firing the special prosecutor assigned to the case. Morrison benefited from nearly $1 million in campaign phone calls and mailings made on his behalf by groups associated with Tiller.

While Morrison later promised to investigate Tiller and charge him if he discovered evidence of crimes, Morrison has yet to take action, even ignoring requests from the legislature to look into the matter, leading to accusations of corruption.

"The complaint filed today makes it clear that Morrison has a disregard for the rights of some, while ignoring the criminal conduct of others," said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. "This is not equal justice under the law. It is a 'respecter of persons' kind of injustice that endangers the ability of everyone to have confidence in the office of the Attorney General."

Supporting Documents:
Complaint
Exhibit A - Morrison's press release dated May 7, 2007
Exhibit B - Rule 3.6 of the Rules of Professional Conduct

Via Operation Rescue.

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