PLATTE CITY, Mo. (AP) – Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a reprimand he received for publicly naming some residents of a northwest Missouri town who defended a convicted child sex offender.
The Missouri Supreme Court in May reprimanded Zahnd for violating professional conduct rules but didn’t suspend his license or limit his ability to remain as prosecutor.
The Missouri’s Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel filed a complaint against Zahnd after he issued a news release naming residents of Dearborn who wrote letters supporting Darren Paden while Paden was awaiting sentencing for sexually abusing a young girl.
Zahnd said in a news release Thursday that his letter was truthful and contained already-public information. And he said the Missouri Supreme Court didn’t fully explain its reason for the order.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Two file to challenge local legislator
USD 430 Board accepts resignations, approves new hires
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
USD 415 board select new member
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
Truck fire at CGB facility in Falls City
LATEST STORIES
Tuition increase by KU, others in state
KS grad requirements updated after two decades.
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Potts first to file for Sheriff's seat in Atchison Co
Senator Slama won't endorse candidate in legislative race
Local author brings "Broken and Chained" to Falls City Saturday