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Judge Martinez Under Fire Before Election | Kansas City News
Tensions are boiling in Wyandotte County as District Attorney Mark Dupree unleashes a scathing letter against Judge Tony Martinez—just weeks before a pivotal election. Dupree accuses Martinez of rejecting plea deals and making racially charged remarks, including telling a Hispanic prosecutor to “look important, not imported,” and yelling “sit down and shut up” at him in court. Dupree says the letter was personal, stemming from a July 9 courtroom clash that made him feel compelled to apologize to his staff for not moving his office sooner. Martinez denies everything, calling the timing…
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