The Santa Fe district attorney on Monday defended the appointment of a state lawmaker to prosecute Alec Baldwin in the “Rust” case, saying there is no reason she cannot fulfill both rol…
, arguing that she cannot serve as both a prosecutor and a member of the state Legislature under the separation-of-powers provision of the state constitution.argued that local prosecutors occupy a “quasi-judicial office.” Therefore, she said, they are not part of the executive or the judicial branches, and are not foreclosed from serving in the Legislature.
Heather Brewer, a spokesperson for the D.A.’s office, said that Reeb opted not to vote “out of an abundance of caution and to ensure that her record of unimpeachable public service continues.” But she also said she was surprised that Reeb stayed on the case after she won her election. Asked about the Maez contribution by, Torraco said in an email, “This is EXACTLY why she can’t run & hold a legislative office AND be special prosecutor at the same time! She has many appearances of impropriety.”
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