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2 Mar 2009, 9:15 am
On Feb. 19, it charged her with neglecting her duty and bringing discredit on the judiciary when she declined to allow lawyers for death row inmate Michael Richard to file an after-hours appeal on the night he was executed. [read post]
11 Jun 2010, 6:13 am
(Notably, the forensic psychologist in Richard's case was later found to have inflated IQ scores in death penalty cases on behalf of prosecutors, so if his appeal had been allowed there is a decent chance Richard had a legitimate claim.)Relatedly, the Court of Criminal Appeals let David Dow - Judge Keller's declared nemesis in the Richards imbroglio - off with a warning for missing a court-imposed appeals deadline, albeit in a different case than the one… [read post]
27 Mar 2009, 10:42 am
Richard then became the last man executed before the start of a seven-month moratorium.Neal Manne, an attorney for the Texas Defender Service, stressed that "nothing in today's response changes the fact that Judge Keller knowingly broke the rules. [read post]
3 Aug 2009, 8:10 am
Let's start with Chuck Lindell's report, "Keller to attack credibility of defense lawyers at her trial," from the Sunday Austin American-Statesman.Judge Sharon Keller, facing potentially career-ending charges that she improperly closed her court to a death row appeal, will argue that defense lawyers fabricated â€â [read post]
21 Jul 2010, 5:19 am
Because of the poor performance of Richard’s lawyers and evidence of other problems at the Court of Criminal Appeals itself, none of the commissioners argued to remove Keller from office.Some did urge a “public reprimand,” a step up from the “warning. [read post]
2 Apr 2010, 7:44 am
District Judge David Berchelmann Jr. largely blamed the botched appeal on Richard's lawyers, but he also criticized Keller's performance in the case. [read post]
19 Jun 2010, 8:38 am
Richard's lawyers scrambled to file a petition in the Keller's court, but were running late. [read post]
9 Nov 2010, 7:27 am
Sept. 25, 2007, despite knowing that defense lawyers for death row inmate Michael Richard wanted to file an appeal based on a U.S. [read post]
7 Sep 2006, 4:55 am
Anyone remember that old SNL skit that mocked three Texas politicians' over-eagerness for the death penalty - Ann Richards, Jim Mattox and Mark White. [read post]
31 Mar 2009, 8:24 am
Keller has denied wrongdoing in the Richard case. [read post]
23 Jul 2010, 10:59 am
” He declines further comment.In its Order of Public Warning in Inquiry Concerning Honorable Sharon Keller, the commission found that Keller’s conduct on Sept. 25, 2007, failed to accord Richard “access to open courts or the right to be heard according to law. [read post]
9 Aug 2010, 8:09 am
The Commission's Findings, Conclusions and Order of Public Warning is here.Other key documents in the case include: Examiner's Objections and Responses filed by attorney John McKetta Objections filed by attorney Chip Babcock Findings.by Special Master David Berchelmann Charges brought by the Commission on Judicial Conduct Some of the critical early reporting is noted in these posts: More on the CCA's Refusal to Consider Richard… [read post]
26 Mar 2009, 5:40 am
After all, Michael Wayne Richard needed killing. [read post]
21 Sep 2010, 7:15 am
Other key documents in the case include: Examiner's Objections and Responses filed by attorney John McKetta Objections filed by attorney Chip Babcock Findings.by Special Master David Berchelmann Charges brought by the Commission on Judicial Conduct Some of the critical early reporting is noted in these posts: More on the CCA's Refusal to Consider Richard Stay Request Editorial Outrage at CCA Closed Door More on the CCA Closed Door Ethics … [read post]
16 Feb 2009, 5:30 pm
Keller sparked controversy and condemnation two years ago when she refused to keep the court open past 5 p.m. on Sept. 25 to allow for a last-minute appeal for condemned killer Michael Wayne Richard who was awaiting execution... [read post]
21 Jan 2010, 7:58 am
"The decision of the Master, a retired judge, not to recommend any discipline, even a reprimand, for Judge Sharon Keller's role in the premature execution of Michael Richard, is stunning and reprehensible. [read post]
18 Jun 2010, 6:41 am
Key documents in the case include: Examiner's Objections and Responses filed by attorney John McKetta Objections filed by attorney Chip Babcock Findings.by Special Master David Berchelmann Charges brought by the Commission on Judicial Conduct Some of the critical early reporting is noted in these posts: More on the CCA's Refusal to Consider Richard Stay Request Editorial Outrage at CCA Closed Door More on the CCA Closed Door Ethics Complaint… [read post]
14 Oct 2010, 9:42 am
An excerpt: Although a majority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct concluded that Keller violated the law in closing the courthouse door to Michael Richard on Sept. 25, 2007 (the night of his execution), the official sanction rebuking Keller for her actions has now been tossed out, and the SCJC is blocked from filing new charges against her. [read post]
19 Feb 2009, 7:23 am
Selected posts includes: Sharon Keller is Texas' Judge Dread Judge in Death Case Violated Policies More on the September 25 Timeline and the Execution of Michael Richard Presiding Judge Keller and the CCA Impeach Sharon Keller! [read post]
18 Jun 2010, 5:42 am
" TDS' role is irrelevant, McKetta argued, since Judge Keller at the time she made the decision in Richard's case didn't know who was the defendant or who represented him. [read post]
