Paul J. Morrison
Paul J. Morrison | |
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42nd Kansas Attorney General | |
In office January 8, 2007 – January 31, 2008 | |
Governor | Kathleen Sebelius |
Preceded by | Phill Kline |
Succeeded by | Stephen Six |
Personal details | |
Born | Dodge City, Kansas, U.S. | June 1, 1954
Political party | Republican (before 2005) Democratic (2005–present) |
Spouse | Joyce Morrison |
Profession | Attorney |
Paul J. Morrison (born June 1, 1954) is an American lawyer and former
Career
Morrison was sworn in as the 42nd Kansas Attorney General following a 26-year career in law enforcement.[2] He previously served as the District Attorney for Johnson County, Kansas, from 1990 until January 2007. In 2005, Morrison switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party and announced he would challenge Republican Phill Kline in 2006 for Attorney General. On November 7, 2006, Morrison defeated Kline with 58% of the vote.[3] Morrison took office on January 8, 2007.[4] Kline succeeded Morrison as Johnson County District Attorney. On December 14, 2007, in the midst of a scandal involving a former employee while he was Johnson County District Attorney, Morrison announced his resignation effective January 31, 2008.
During his term, Attorney General Paul Morrison made
Scandal and resignation
Extramarital affair
In December 2007 allegations surfaced that Morrison had an
Resignation
Morrison announced his resignation on December 14, stating that his tenure would end on January 31, 2008.[8] On that date, Morrison was succeeded as Attorney General by Douglas County District Court Judge Stephen Six.[9][10]
Later career
Paul Morrison is currently a criminal defense and family law attorney in Olathe, Kansas.[11]
Awards
Morrison is a recipient of the Clarence M. Kelly Award for Excellence in Criminal Justice Administration. The Kansas County and District Attorneys Association honored him with "Prosecutor of the Year" award in 2001 and the "Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2007.
References
- ^ "Paul Morrison Bio". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved January 8, 2007.
- Topeka Capital-Journal. October 22, 2006. Archived from the originalon June 6, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- ^ "Race for Attorney General". Lawrence Journal-World. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved January 8, 2007.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Paul Morrison: Rate of women killed by men in state is disturbing". The Wichita Eagle. October 19, 2007. Archived from the original on October 22, 2007. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- The Lawrence Journal-World. September 27, 2007. Archivedfrom the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- ^ "Sex scandal rocks A.G. | CJOnline.com". Archived from the original on September 11, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
- ^ "Morrison resigns". Lawrence Journal-World. December 14, 2007. Archived from the original on November 20, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- Newspapers.com.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Olathe & Overland Park, KS Criminal Defense Attorneys". Paul Morrison Law. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.