Former District Attorney Linda Stanley has been served with a copy of the joint lawsuit filed by the Boards of County Commissioners for Fremont, Chaffee, and Custer counties.
Lawsuit Details:
- Allegations:
- Fraud and civil theft.
- Misuse of over $110,000 in taxpayer funds for legal fees related to ethics violations.
- Background:
- Funds allegedly used to defend Stanley and staff against claims of violations of Colorado’s Rules of Professional Conduct.
Timeline:
- Lawsuit Filing: December 6th.
- Response Deadline: Stanley has 21 days to file a response, with the litigation phase beginning on January 6th, 2025.
The counties aim to recover taxpayer money spent on legal fees deemed inappropriate. Stay tuned as the legal process unfolds.
