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Birchmore cousins endorse Adam Deitch in Norfolk DA race

Two of Sandra Birchmore’s family members on Wednesday endorsed former federal prosecutor Adam Deitch in the Norfolk district attorney’s race, broadening his support to now include people tied to the office’s two most publicized cases: the Birchmore investigation and the Karen Read prosecution. READ MORE

‘A two-tiered system’: Norfolk DA candidates debate future of embattled office

Candidates for Norfolk County district attorney laid out competing visions for the future of a controversy-ridden office during the first public forum of the race last Wednesday at Boston College Law School, hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy. READ MORE

Karen Read texts revelations causes Norfolk DA candidate to call for Morrissey’s immediate resignation

Norfolk DA candidate Adam Deitch is calling for current DA Michael Morrissey’s resignation “effective immediately” after concerning text messages between cops investigating Karen Read came to light. READ MORE

Seven Democrats vying to be Norfolk County DA on Karen Read, Sandra Birchmore investigations

In an unusually crowded field, seven candidates are running for the Democratic nomination to be the Norfolk County District Attorney in a primary on September 1st. READ MORE

Adam Deitch calls for DA Michael Morrissey’s immediate resignation

Adam Deitch, a former federal prosecutor and candidate for Norfolk County District Attorney, today released the following statement: “Michael Morrissey should resign his position as District Attorney effective immediately.

The Norfolk DA prosecuted Karen Read twice. She has backed a candidate in the race to replace him.

Call it the Karen Read election, or the Michael Proctor campaign. Or, if you prefer, dub it the Michael W. Morrissey race since he’s the name on everyone’s lips. None of those individuals are actually candidates for the Norfolk District Attorney’s office, but you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise, given how often the seven candidates in September’s Democratic primary mention them.