Frank Kratovil – A Tough Prosectuor Who Takes Money From Defense Attorneys
October 29, 2008 by Cato
Filed under Campaign Finance, Crime, Maryland, Maryland Politics, Video
Frank Kratovil has based his campaign on two tag lines:
- Tough Prosecutor
- Independent
Given Kratovil’s stands for socialized medicine, supporting Barack Obama’s “spread the wealth” economic policies, allegiance to Big Labor and the fact that such “independent” stalwarts as Nancy Pelosi and Barney Frank are contributing to his campaign we know how “independent” Frank Kratovil would be if elected to Congress.
How tough a prosecutor is he?
He’s certainly not very tough on child molesters. Robert Wayne Dwyer was charged with 17 counts of child sexual offenses. Kratovil declined to prosecute 15 of those counts (Case No. 17K07006775) and Dwyer is now free and able to troll for more victims.
How about burglars?
Donna Ann Jones was charged with 14 counts of burglary (Case No. 0M00014525). Jones’ lawyer, Richard M. Karceski donated to Kratovil’s campaign in December, 2007. In February, 2008 Kratovil dropped 12 of those counts and Jones received a slap on the wrist. Since then, Karceski donated again to Kratovil’s campaign … and Jones has violated her parole.
Kratovil has taken over $100,000 from criminal defense attorneys. Many of these attorneys have cases against Kratovil’s office in Queen Anne’s County.
When Kratovil was asked asked about his prosecutorial record at a recent debate, Kratovil’s supporters simply shouted down Maryland Sen. Andy Harris and Kratovil dodged the question.
“Is this the kind of politics we want to continue folks?”
Yes Frank. That’s what elections are about; the opportunity to ask questions of candidates and expect answers.
Are you going to answer the question Frank? The voters of Maryland’s First District deserve an answer.
We want to thank “ShoreIndie” for kindly posting this video on YouTube. While he, like his pal Frank Kratovil, may want to sweep this under the rug by claiming that it’s “baseless”, the record speaks for itself.
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ILetter released today in response to these baseless attacks.
* “**Maryland** **State**’s Attorneys’ Association*
3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 185
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
Frank Kratovil has been recently accused by his political opponent as
being soft on crime. The undersigned elected State’s Attorneys refute
the distortions and implications made in that misleading political
advertisement and hereby wish to set the record straight:
*Frank Kratovil is one of **Maryland**’s most outstanding prosecutors*
As a two term State’s Attorney, Frank Kratovil has been responsible for
the prosecution, conviction, and incarceration of thousands of criminal
defendants in his home county.
* Frank Kratovil has worked tirelessly to protect all **Maryland** citizens*
As the former President of the Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association,
Frank Kratovil worked countless hours on dozens of legislative bills
with members of both political parties in the legislature with the goal
of stronger criminal laws to protect our citizens.
*Frank Kratovil is a proven leader in strengthening prosecutions*
As the only prosecutor on the Court’s Rules Committee, Frank Kratovil’s
work has provided tools for all of Maryland’s prosecutors that allow for
more consistency in obtaining convictions in courts and tougher
sentences from judges.
*Frank Kratovil has fought state-wide for the rights of crime victims*
As a member of the Maryland Board of Victim Services, having been
appointed by Governor Robert Ehrlich, Frank Kratovil worked with all
aspects of the criminal justice system to bring about full compliance of
the Constitutional Rights of the victims of criminal offenses
The undersigned Maryland State’s Attorneys find the attempt to smear and
malign the integrity of Frank Kratovil, a tough, crime fighting
prosecutor, to be an unconscionable example of politics at its worst.
Frank Kratovil is a proven prosecutor of the highest integrity and caliber.
Scott G. PattersonState’s Attorney for Talbot County
President, Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association
Michael O. Twigg, State’s Attorney for Allegany County
Frank R. Weathersbee, State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County
Patricia C. Jessamy, State’s Attorney for Baltimore City
Scott Shellenberger, State’s Attorney for Baltimore County
Laura Martin, State’s Attorney for Calvert County
Jonathan Newell, State’s Attorney for Caroline County
Jerry Barnes, State’s Attorney for Carroll County
Christopher Eastridge, State’s Attorney for Cecil County
Leonard C. Collins, Jr., State’s Attorney for Charles County
William H. Jones, State’s Attorney for Dorchester County
Charles Smith, State’s Attorney for Frederick County
Lisa Thayer Welch, State’s Attorney for Garrett County
Dario Brocollino, State’s Attorney for Howard County
Robert Strong, State’s Attorney for Kent County
John McCarthy, State’s Attorney for Montgomery County
Kristy M. Hickman, State’s Attorney for Somerset County
Charles P. Strong, Jr., State’s Attorney for Washington County
Davis Ruark, State’s Attorney for Wicomico County
Joel Todd, State’s Attorney for Worcester”
And how many of those are Democrats? Even those that aren’t, we should expect lawyers to defend lawyers.
Do you honestly believe that it’s ethical for a State’s Attorney to take money from defense attorney’s who try cases against him? I didn’t say legal, I said ethical (as in the common sense, moral version of the word).
BTW Joe,
Glad to have you back. I thought you weren’t going to grace my door anymore.
What a moron that man is. Politicians never answer the real questions.