Sedgwick County Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Detention Deputy

  • Sep 18, 2013
  • The Wichita Eagle
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  • by Tim Potter and Stan Finger

Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a Sedgwick County detention deputy accused of fondling two male inmates. The deputy’s defense attorney, Sal Intagliata said: “James Conklin honorably served his department and his community for almost 20 years… He and his family appreciate the willingness of the District Attorney’s Office to listen and review his case closely and … that office’s decision to dismiss the case. It was the right decision….”

Former Garden Plain Coach Found Not Guilty On Two Counts, Impasse On Third

  • Apr 09, 2013
  • KWCH TV
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  • by Roger Cornish & Michael Schwanke

“The greatest gift that we can give each other as human beings is understanding,” said defense attorney Dan Monnat. “Todd Puetz and his family are very grateful to these courageous jurors….” A Sedgwick County jury found the former high school football coach not guilty on two of the three counts against him….

Wichita Man Acquitted Of Sex-Sting Charges

  • Mar 07, 2013
  • KAKE TV
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  • by Jason Tarr

In the first case arising out of a sex-sting operation conducted in October 2011, a jury has found a Wichita man not guilty of any crime…”It was obvious… an innocent man was entrapped in a government net that had simply been cast too wide,” said Trevor Riddle, Miller’s defense attorney.

Four Years Later, Arrest Made in Dodge City Girl’s Death

  • Jan 18, 2013
  • KWCH TV
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  • by Kim Wilhelm

“The death of young Natalie Pickle was a tragic loss,” said attorney Dan Monnat, who represents Brock Cunningham, arrested on suspicion of first degree murder and child abuse. “Brock tried to save Natalie’s life that night. He has cooperated with law enforcement… he’s innocent and will proceed to jury trial…”

Doctor Pleads No Contest in Accident Where He Drove With Body On Car

  • Apr 25, 2012
  • The Wichita Eagle
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  • by Deb Gruver and Tim Potter

Sarrafizadeh’s lawyer, Dan Monnat, maintained during the case that the doctor, who surrendered his medical license, suffered a stroke that morning and said that respected physicians “have regarded the evidence and the testing as sufficient…”

NY Times: Jurors Acquit Kansas Doctor in a Late-Term Abortion Case

  • Mar 27, 2009
  • The New York Times
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  • by Joe Stumpe

After years of investigations and four days of testimony, jurors here took just 45 minutes on Friday to acquit a controversial abortion doctor. “It’s been a long ordeal for his patients, Dr. Tiller and his family,” the lead defense lawyer, Dan Monnat said…