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DA, PD, and Lawyers Exit Judge Martinez’s Court | Kansas City News
The Wyandotte County DA’s office has officially cut ties with Judge Anthony Martinez, joining the Public Defender’s office and some private attorneys in refusing to appear in his courtroom—citing eight years of alleged misconduct, due process violations, and deeply unprofessional behavior. The DA claims the judge has undermined prosecutorial discretion, dictated plea deals, and even denied trials for minor offenses like speeding tickets. Reports include racially charged remarks, such as telling a Hispanic assistant DA to “look important, not imported,” and advising a Black intern not to let a…
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