Tuesday, January 11, 2005

Denver November 2004 Election It didn't look good for Mitch Morrisey when he ended up having to petition to get on the August primary ballot after the county assembly, but yesterday he was sworn in as Denver District Attorney. Here's the coverage from the Denver Post [January 11, 2005, "New DA vows he'll keep city safe"]. The Post quotes Morrisey, ""I have handled cases that cover the entire spectrum of criminal behavior - serial murderers and serial rapists. These were people who needed to be prosecuted to the fullest degree of the law and I will continue to protect this great city from these predators ... But I have also learned that there is a time for empathy and measured consideration," he said. "There are fellow citizens who cannot overcome the tragic circumstances of their lives; there are those who lose hope and fall prey to addictions; there are people who do impulsive things who are not violent or dangerous. ... We need to make sure they get a second chance in life." 6:21:45 AM    comment []

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