The new memo says when a lawyer or defendant claims plea talks have treated them differently because of “protected status,” the prosecutor has to look into it and report what has occurred to their higher-ups.
Local Democrats said Stephen Zappala, also a Democrat, should resign and face ethics sanctions after the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported on an email he sent to his staff last month targeting lawyer Milton Raiford.
Charges against two dozen protesters from last summer’s demonstrations against police brutality are being refiled.
Stephen Zappala appeared on both the Democrat and Republican tickets Tuesday. His vote totals were boosted by straight-party votes cast by voters in both parties.
