Should Prosecutors Blog?

Yesterday's San Francisco Chronicle had an interesting article about prosecutors who have launched blogs.  Apparently, the comments of at least one prosecutor, George Kennedy, formerly DA in Santa Clara County, may have landed him in legal trouble.  According to the  Chronicle story, Kennedy posted "graphic details" about a rape case after the San Jose Mercury News criticized the manner in which the DA's office handled the case.  After Kennedy posted these comments, the defendant's conviction was overturned, and he has now retained a libel attorney to assess a possible case against Kennedy.  This story serves as a good reminder for blogging attorneys -- think through the ethical implications before you launch a blog!  If you're looking for some pointers on how to blog without running into hot water, Kevin O'Keefe's blog, Real Lawyers Have Blogs, has lots of great tips on how to blog in an ethical fashion.

Comments

[Kevin OKeefe]

Thanks for the mention Amy. I just try to see who is doing what and share it with others along with a few thoughts of my own.