Delaware Supreme Court Considers Overturning Former State Auditor's Convictions

Defense Claims Unfair Trial and Constitutional Violations in Public Corruption Case

The Delaware Supreme Court is considering overturning the convictions of former state auditor Kathy McGuiness on public corruption charges.
McGuiness was convicted on charges of conflict of interest, official misconduct and noncompliance with state procurement rules, but acquitted on felony charges of theft and witness intimidation.
The conflict of interest charge involved the hiring of McGuiness' daughter as a part-time employee in the auditor’s office.
McGuiness' defense argues that the trial was unfair and unconstitutional, citing a biased investigation, prosecutorial misconduct, and erroneous rulings by the judge.
The defense also claims that prosecutors violated McGuiness’ rights by failing to timely disclose over half a million electronic files seized during a search of her office.