A state district judge testified this week that Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood threatened the careers of defense attorneys if they brought up a sexual relationship between a prosecutor and a key witness in a murder case.The judge, Lori Valenzuela, testified that DA Nico LaHood said in her chambers that he would "shut down" the law offices of Joe Gonzales and Christian Henricksen, the San Antonio Express-News reports. The lawyers were considering asking the court to dismiss a murder charge against Miguel Martinez after learning of a previous sexual relationship between a key witness and a prosecutor.LaHood testified and denied he made such a threat. Continue reading...
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