Eight-month investigation yields no charges against Rosenthal
By BRIAN ROGERS Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle
Dec. 2, 2008
Former Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal will not face
any criminal charges, his appointed successor announced today after
an eight-month investigation.
In a press release, Interim District Attorney Ken Magidson said he
accepted an offer by the Texas Attorney General's Office to assist in
the investigation to avoid any conflict on interest.
The investigation focused on whether there was prosecutable criminal
misconduct in Rosenthal's use of government resources, including
office e-mails, relating to political activities.
"After a careful and independent review of this matter, I have
determined that there is insufficient evidence for prosecution, "
Magidson said.
The declaration effectively ends any possibility of charges for
Rosenthal's actions during the downward spiral of his last months in
office.
Rosenthal resigned in February citing judgement problems from
prescription medication. Voters last month elected Republican Pat
Lykos to serve as district attorney beginning in January.
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