Paul Shockley:
"Former 7th Judicial District Attorney and convicted sex offender Myrl Serra walked out of the Colorado state prison system on Friday, four days before a previously scheduled release date.
Serra was released to the custody of the Montrose County Sheriff’s Department, according to Colorado Department of Corrections spokeswoman Katherine Sanguinetti.
The Department of Corrections earlier this month had moved Serra’s release date up to May 29, which was a full six weeks ahead of Serra’s mandatory release date. The time reduction was credit for good behavior, Sanguinetti said.
“It was a scheduling, transport logistical issue,” Sanguinetti said of the decision to release Serra on Friday, as opposed to waiting until May 29...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Showing posts with label Myrl Serra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Myrl Serra. Show all posts
May 30, 2012
February 11, 2012
SandBox Comments: Delta County Independent "DAs apologize for actions of one of their own"
(See related story and public comments here)
Colorado District Attorney's Council President Larry R. Abrahamson:
"Dear Editor:
As district attorneys, and in accordance with our ethical guidelines, we withheld comment on the charges against Myrl Serra, former district attorney in the 7th Judicial District, during the pendency of the proceedings. Since Mr. Serra has been convicted and sentenced, it is necessary for us to openly address his conduct.
As president of the Colorado District Attorney's Council, I am speaking for all the elected prosecutors in our organization in writing this letter. There are four points we would like to make.
First, we express our sincere apologies and sympathy to the victims in this case and all those who were affected by Mr. Serra's illegal and destructive actions. The scars left by such actions are often lifelong. We also recognize the lasting harm caused by these crimes to the community and to the outstanding staff of the district attorney's office in the 7th Judicial District.
Second, as the state's prosecutors, we are held to a higher standard — as we should be. When one of us violates the law, we will not hesitate to openly and publicly take a position expressing our abhorrence of the activities that have brought disrepute to our profession. Mr. Serra's acts have not only created great harm to the victims and his community but have tarnished the reputation of prosecutors who are committed to the highest ethical standards in the legal profession...."
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Colorado District Attorney's Council President Larry R. Abrahamson:
"Dear Editor:
As district attorneys, and in accordance with our ethical guidelines, we withheld comment on the charges against Myrl Serra, former district attorney in the 7th Judicial District, during the pendency of the proceedings. Since Mr. Serra has been convicted and sentenced, it is necessary for us to openly address his conduct.
As president of the Colorado District Attorney's Council, I am speaking for all the elected prosecutors in our organization in writing this letter. There are four points we would like to make.
First, we express our sincere apologies and sympathy to the victims in this case and all those who were affected by Mr. Serra's illegal and destructive actions. The scars left by such actions are often lifelong. We also recognize the lasting harm caused by these crimes to the community and to the outstanding staff of the district attorney's office in the 7th Judicial District.
Second, as the state's prosecutors, we are held to a higher standard — as we should be. When one of us violates the law, we will not hesitate to openly and publicly take a position expressing our abhorrence of the activities that have brought disrepute to our profession. Mr. Serra's acts have not only created great harm to the victims and his community but have tarnished the reputation of prosecutors who are committed to the highest ethical standards in the legal profession...."
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
January 28, 2012
SandBox Comments: KREX News 5 "Colorado District Attorneys Council Responds to Montrose DA"
"....After disbarred DA Myrl Serra was sentenced for harassing female employees and other misconduct earlier this month, the head of the Colorado District Attorneys Council is now speaking out.
Last year, Serra plead guilty to felony extortion and misdemeanor unlawful sexual contact. He was also found guilty of violating his bond.
In an open letter printed by the Denver Post, Colorado's District Attorney Council, expressed sympathy for Serra's victims and disgust for his actions, stating that as the state's prosecutors, "We are held to a higher standard--as we should be...." (Learn more? Click title. Comment to discuss)
(KREX)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Last year, Serra plead guilty to felony extortion and misdemeanor unlawful sexual contact. He was also found guilty of violating his bond.
In an open letter printed by the Denver Post, Colorado's District Attorney Council, expressed sympathy for Serra's victims and disgust for his actions, stating that as the state's prosecutors, "We are held to a higher standard--as we should be...." (Learn more? Click title. Comment to discuss)
(KREX)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
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