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Crime & Courts April 1, 2025 - 12:34 pm

Kansas Supreme Court questions First Amendment rights in disciplinary case against ex-Douglas County DA

by Mackenzie Clark

Former Douglas County DA Suzanne Valdez told the Kansas Supreme Court Tuesday that never in her “craziest of nightmares” did she believe she’d be standing before them for a disciplinary hearing. The court will soon decide whether she will face any discipline.

Crime & Courts December 18, 2024 - 7:09 pm

Woman exonerated in Eudora infant’s death alleges coroner, prosecutors hid and fabricated evidence

by Mackenzie Clark

A Lawrence woman who was convicted and later exonerated in the death of a 9-month-old Eudora boy has filed a new federal lawsuit that includes allegations that prosecutors and the coroner hid crucial information while fabricating other evidence.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 10, 2024 - 5:59 pm

Ex-deputy DA pleads his case for spot on Lawrence’s police review board

by Mackenzie Clark

Joshua Seiden, former deputy Douglas County district attorney, says he knew his application to Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board would likely stir up some controversy.

Crime & Courts August 4, 2024 - 6:24 pm

Douglas County district attorney candidates respond to voters’ concerns

by Natasha Torkzaban & Mackenzie Clark

With the primary election days away, we gave each of the three Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney a chance to answer voters’ questions on an ethics complaint, an accusation of prosecutorial misconduct, views on officer conduct and more. 

Crime & Courts June 25, 2024 - 4:19 pm

Ex-deputy Douglas County DA: ‘I attempted to meet hatred with humor’ in dressing as anti-mask protester

by Mackenzie Clark

Former Deputy Douglas County District Attorney Joshua Seiden says he was attempting to “meet hatred with humor” in dressing up as a Lawrence man known for his anti-mask protests and frequent public comments.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 24, 2024 - 1:17 pm

Deputy DA Seiden no longer working in DA’s office; preliminary hearing in murder case delayed

by Andrea Albright

Joshua Seiden is no longer employed as deputy Douglas County district attorney, and a preliminary hearing in a murder case set for Monday was continued after a closed-door meeting in Douglas County District Court.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 15, 2024 - 6:56 pm

In forum, Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney discuss prosecutorial discretion

by Mackenzie Clark

Democratic candidates running for Douglas County’s top prosecutor job were advised to be specific and set themselves apart Saturday during a packed forum at the Lawrence Public Library.

Crime & Courts June 6, 2024 - 10:23 am

Women for Kansas to hold forum for Democratic Douglas County DA candidates

by Lawrence Times

The local chapter of Women for Kansas will soon hold the first forum of election season for the Democratic candidates for Douglas County district attorney.

Crime & Courts June 3, 2024 - 9:48 am

Wyandotte County prosecutor running for Douglas County district attorney

by Lawrence Times

Tonda Hill, a Lawrence resident who is currently a prosecutor in Wyandotte County with a focus on sex crimes, is running as a Democrat for Douglas County district attorney.

Crime & Courts May 28, 2024 - 4:54 pm

Lawrence Republican candidate to run for Douglas County district attorney

by Lawrence Times

Mike Warner, of Lawrence, has announced plans to run as a Republican for Douglas County district attorney — the first time a Republican has run for the top prosecutor job since 2004.

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