Fired employee files petition to remove Dallas DA Susan Hawk from office
A petition to oust Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk from office was filed Tuesday, citing, in part, her recent battle with depression as grounds for her removal.
Former administrative chief Cindy Stormer, who oversaw the budget until she was fired last month, sued her former boss and asked a Dallas County judge to temporarily remove Hawk pending a jury trial to determine her fitness for office.
Stormer’s petition, filed on behalf of the state of Texas, alleges that Hawk should be removed from office for incompetency and official misconduct.
She cites Hawk’s use of prescription drugs, her recent treatment for major depression and her “paranoid delusions” among the reasons why she believes Hawk should be considered unfit for office. She also accuses the DA of financial misconduct.
Read more: http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/10/petition-to-remove-district-attorney-susan-hawk-expected-to-be-filed-today.html/
Earlier threads:
Friends, colleagues say Dallas County DA Susan Hawk spent time in drug rehab March 27. 2015
Dallas County DA absent for three weeks; addiction rumors start swirling August 23, 2015
Dallas Democrats: DA Susan Hawk ‘needs to do her job or resign’ August 24, 2015
Dallas County DA Susan Hawk takes leave to battle depression August 25, 2015
Dallas County DA Susan Hawk is at Texas facility for depression treatment August 26, 2015
Dallas County DA Hawk battled paranoia, had ‘break with reality,’ friend says August 27, 2015
Update: Dallas DA may remain out of office longer than announced September 15, 2015
Dallas County DA Susan Hawk fends off allegations of financial misconduct September 20, 2015
Fired Dallas prosecutor levels more accusations about Dallas County DA Hawk’s behavior September 22, 2015
Follow-up: Dallas County DA Susan Hawk faced suicidal thoughts, wanted to resign October 4, 2015
