The Eye told you this bogus case was going, you guessed it; nowhere. According to the Journal (read it here), “Rape charges against former top criminal judge Albert S. “Pat” Murdoch are being dropped for now, but police say they expect to refile them along with new charges, unrelated to the original case.” Realistically, the only “thing” police can expect is a huge lawsuit for filing a ridiculous case against a prominent district judge after a shoddy “two day” investigation.
The Santa-Fe District Attorney’s Office apparently doesn’t want to embarrass our local cops for a bungled investigation. The Santa-Fe DA is wise to dump this case and wash their hand of anything having to do with it. A rookie DA would see this case is garbage, little alone a seasoned DA.
If the police are relying on any evidence gathered after the initial bungled investigation, they can forget it. Murdoch’s dream team of attorneys will have that evidence suppressed easily.
According to the Journal, “Attorney Nancy Hollander said she welcomed the dismissal because Murdoch ‘should never have been charged in the first place.’” Hollander continued to state, “I still believe my client is a victim and he will be fully vindicated.”
Everyone should like this comment by the police, “Albuquerque police would not confirm the nature of possible new charges, citing the ongoing investigation.” What happen to the “two-day” investigation? The police can do a shoddy “two-day” investigation, arrest a prominent judge, and paste his face all over the media; but, they can’t comment now on possible new charges. This is laughable if it was not for the fact that a judge’s career has been ruined.
Interesting how APD’s Doug West, stated, “However, APD Commander Doug West, who oversees the Vice unit, said they were not related to the rape case and surfaced when detectives scoured through hundreds of phone and computer records.” It is looking more and more like West and crew are trying to drum up some new charges in an attempt to save their behinds. This type of activity will only cost the City more money in liability.
The story continues and with West’s statement, “Detectives are still examining records, which is the reason the charges are being temporarily dropped.” With so much material still left to review, police and prosecutors would likely not meet the 60-day deadline to prosecute after arrest,” West said. Oh really, once again, what happened to the “two-day” investigation to arrest a prominent judge right off the bench?
The bottom line will come when the police finally discuss the root of the problem and the real criminal; the whore who repeatedly and voluntarily went to Murdoch’s house to be paid $200.00 per visit. The article states, “Police were also investigating that woman for possible extortion, because she had apparently been trying to sell the video on the street…”
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Jason "Jay" McCleskey. Better known to NMCourts.com as case # T-4-DR-9901158
No wonder he gets along so well with Darren and Peaches.
IT WASNT A TWO DAY INVESTIGATION. THE INFO ON THE VIDEO WAS KNOWN FOR ABOUT A MONTH. IT TOOK THEM A MONTH TO GET A DEAL TO "BUY EVIDENCE." THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS WRONG WITH THIS CASE. ONE DISTRIBURTING ISSUE IS THE PERSON WHO HAD THE VIDEO IF SHE DISAPPEARS; STRIKE ONE. ALSO I SURE HOPE THE SEARCH WARRANT DOESNT GET SUPRESSED; STRIKE 2; THE COMPUTER IS OUT; STRIKE 3.
MURDOCH FILES A HUGH LAWSUIT AGAINST EVERYONE AND MAYBE EVEN PUNITIVE SUITS AGAINST CERTAIN COPS; GRAND SLAM
Brass-holes need to pay on this one. They knew from the top down and gave the go ahead. Well guess what, the buck stops up there.
I saw the mayor on TV recently stating that there are no problems at APD. To this citizen the Murchoch "rape" accusations reinforce the image of a vengeful, malicious and out of control police department. Civil rights violations by APD are rampant and very costly to the taxpayers; there seems to be no penalty for those whose actions bring about these suits. Mary Hahn reminded APD of the rights the constitution sets forth to protect the citizens from the capricious and arbitrary actions of government (police in this case). APD members celebrated her death while apparently botching the investigation. Come in Justice Department, this mess won't clean itself up.
People who read this,especially non-apd,please keep asking and looking, SID has become corrupted,this is only a snapshot, DOJ needs to look there also
JUST TO REITERATE:
The community as a whole, except for low, lows who can't make a living other than stealing from others, is 100% behind the men and women who 'Serve and Protect'. Yes there are some, very vocal, but I assure you ( the rank and file) it is not directed at you, but the top brass at APD, the Chief, DCs, the former Public Safety Director and the inept Mayor.
If the mayor had any inkling on what he was doing or what was going on, perhaps, just perhaps, these people would have never been retained or appointed . They clearly took advantage of a guy that THEY KNEW would not challenge their authority because he either doesn't know how to govern, lacks management experience or is intimidated by them.
Perhaps he needs to visit with the 'Wizard of Oz'
The lion needed a heart, the mayor needs a set of balls.
That needed to be said - Thank you. Most of the policemen are honest, hardworking men and women and they are fully supported. The Mayor must have had cojones at one time but allowed the Mrs. to take them over. Hoot.
APD Upper Management is a disgrace. The mayor is a coward. Chief schultz is a liar, civil rights violater,poor leader who takes no responsibility for the bad cops. their is 70% more good cops than bad but there reps are being dragged thru the mud by Berry and Schultz. Fire them!!
Let me get this right...it's NOT ok for officers to go down to the Levi Chavez scene but it IS ok for the deputy chiefs, city attorney, lab director, and who know who else to go to Han's scene.
What a bunch of bullshit. Isn't any clearer than that? Do as I say but don't you dare do what I do.
Sounds like my workplace at UNM.
OT - how can I start an Eye on UNM blog?
There is so much corruption and if anyone
blows the whistle, there is hell to pay. We need an anonymous place post and try to stop the waste. Huge amounts of stealing by managers and directors. Scam research grants. Progress reports falsified.
To anonymous who stated that there are 70% more good cops than bad. I agree with you to a point. I think your math may be a little off. I know there are 99% more good cops than bad. Thank you for your support.
I agree with the rape charges being dropped but I don't agree that Murdoch is totally not quilty. He hired a prostitute which I believe is against the law. So lets not forget that. He is human and made a mistake sure, but he is a judge, a good one, and he should have known better.
The seasons are changing. In the fall the powerful will fall. He is coming and the truth will be revealed.
To U.N.M E-MAIL THE EYE WITH YOUR INFO.
So - I looked up the case on McCleskey and it appears he was convicted of DWI. Makes sense that he would have sympathy for Darren and Peaches if it's the same McCleskey.
Oh, it be the same McCleskey alrighty.
What a punk. So he's a political analysis who steered some races to victory. He's not Jesus Christ, so why would any fucking real man be afraid of him or those two fuckihg low lifes for that matter.
Tire of hearing it. McCleskey this, McCleskey that.
Fuck McCleskey !!!!!
ANYONE KNOW HOW THOSE PICTURES OF THE ALLEGED HOARDING APPEAR ON TV? WHO RELEASED THEM? WHO TAKES THEM? DID THEY HAVE A SEARCH WARRANT? WHY DONT POLICE RELEASE CRIME SCENE PHOTOS? CHARGES ARE PENDING IN HOARDING CASES? WHATS THE DIFFERENCE? IF THE ANSWER IS ITS A CIVIL CASE DONT BOTHER CUZ I KNOW BETTER.
So I hear DOJ is "In Da-house"!!!! Talking to families of victims of shootings here......to see if there is any "cause".....what say you, Eye? Are they looking for reasons NOT to investigate????
Probably - City Hall has most likely run interference in that arena too!
DOJ !!!!
If you're reading this which we think or KNOW you do.
DO NOT LET THEM BULLSHIT YOU AT THE MAYORS OFFICE OR THE 5TH FLOOR..
THEY ARE PROVEN LIARS.
TOO MANY WIVES, GIRLFRIENDS GETTING SUICIDED. IE; MARY HAN. BAD MOJO THERE FOR SURE.
Oh, this sounds juicy. Han was a girlfriend? It never ends. Eye -check your email, please.
as if an 'outside' investigator will make a difference. Look at NOPD: they had DOJ on them for 8yrs, yet still almost got away w/ murder during Katrina.
Meanwhile another local public safety agency has been investigated, and findings submitted to higher ups, without any 'rank and file' being interviewed.
FIRE QUIFF BREEN, GO TO HELL!
HEY WEST YOU NEED TO START POLICING YOUR OWN PEOPLE. NO MORE GOING OUT FOR BEERS IN THEIR UC CARS AND THEN DRIVING HOME. DONT ACT LIKE IT DOESNT HAPPEN AND YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT IT. SCHULTZ YOU NEED TO SNAP INTO REALITY. WHAT ABOUT YOUR NARCOTICS DETECTIVES THAT ARE HAVING AFFAIRS ON DUTY??
I found the big party friday after work, all were in sid cars, I have pictures.
What is going on with these deputy chiefs???? Walking through crime scenes, promoting bad investigations, ignorant of their own SOPs.....no wonder this place is a wreck......
Isnt Dough West a bible thumper? the chicks on Fans (or is it Fawns) of APD should love him....
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