Last week, when 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley was disbarred by the Colorado Supreme Court, it was revealed that she had used taxpayer money to cover tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees. Now, Fremont County, one of the counties that helps fund her office, is demanding the money back.
Stanley, who lost her law license due to ethics violations, paid over $50,000 to her lawyer, Steve Jensen, for representing her in her disbarment case. The disbarment stems from Stanley’s handling of high-profile cases, including the 2021 murder charges brought against Barry Morphew, following the disappearance of his wife, Suzanne.
Fremont County commissioners are seeking repayment of up to $53,000 of taxpayer funds that were used for Stanley’s legal defense.
