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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · 10d

A devastating story of a helpless baby girl taken out of a loving home only to die at the hands of her parents weeks later, according to police. Unfortunately, this is nothing new in NM.
➡️Jessica Garate's latest story on our state failing our kids:
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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · 26d

#KRQEInvestigates
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uncovers at least 40 out of Gallup's 70 major violent crimes have been left *unprosecuted by the DA - in some cases for years. These cases involving murder & child rape have no charges filed. krqe.com/news/investi...
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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · 27d

My latest for #KRQEInvestigates uncovered *dozens* of Gallup's violent criminals are NOT facing charges. Take a look at the Gallup Police Chief's reaction when I told her, plus hear from a victim's family that's spent years waiting for justice.

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · 27d

⚖️🚨 Tonight at 5:30p on @krqe.com — #KRQEInvestigates uncovered violent criminals don’t face prison time in one NM county bc they’re never even charged w/ a crime. Hear from a family whose loved one’s murderer is walking free, as we dig into how many more victims never got justice.

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Sep 10

Former staffers of District Attorney Bernadine Martin spoke up about their experience working for the embattled DA.
@annpierret.bsky.social reports for #KRQEInvestigates: krqe.com/news/investi...
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‘We got scared’: Ex-staff accuse McKinley Co. DA of emotional, mental abuse

MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –People who worked for the McKinley County District Attorney described her as belligerent, mean, stubborn, and unprofessional. Creating a hostile work environment …

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Sep 9

‘We got scared’: Ex-staff accuse McKinley Co. DA of emotional, mental abuse
➡️Our continued coverage of how Bernadine Martin runs her office convinced 3 former employees to speak out. They didn't hold back...
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#KRQEInvestigates #NM #Gallup #Crime #Justice #localreporting

‘We got scared’: Ex-staff accuse McKinley Co. DA of emotional, mental abuse

MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –People who worked for the McKinley County District Attorney described her as belligerent, mean, stubborn, and unprofessional. Creating a hostile work environment …

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Sep 9

TONIGHT AT 5:30p on @krqe.com ⤵️

#crime #justice #NMNews #NM #districtattorney #Gallup #McKinleyCounty

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Jenn Burrill @jennburrill.bsky.social · Aug 29

“the idea someone would be sexually assaulted on the side of the road and that case would be dismissed because the DA has, is familiar with that defendant and not have it referred to someone else is absolutely inexcusable”

Reports @annpierret.bsky.social @krqe.com

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Aug 29

“It is, frankly, totally unacceptable and shocking." - @NewMexicoDOJ

⚖️The AG spoke exclusively to #KRQEInvestigates about his dept’s efforts to remove the McKinley Co DA.
📂🔎He says evidence we uncovered will be shared w/ NM Supreme Court.

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Aug 25

The wet end to August @granttosterud.bsky.social forecasted … ☔️🌧️

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Aug 22

DA DROPS R*PE CASE AGAINST HER KIDS' FRIEND:
My cont’d coverage for #KRQEInvestigates digs deeper into the dysfunction inside the McKinley Co DA's Office. I uncovered a case Martin dismissed bc she knew the accused. Why didn't she have another DA pick it up? www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Aug 19

#KRQEInvestigates:
“They're going to say what they're going to say for whatever reason” - DA Bernadine Martin said of ppl’s comments about her office.
The AG filed a petition today requesting the McKinley Co. DA be removed because she’s “unfit for the office.”
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AG: McKinley Co. DA “unfit for the office,” should be removed

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – She lost her funding, and now she may lose her job. The McKinley County District Attorney is “unfit for the office,” according to New Mexico’s Attorney General…

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Aug 18

You can find our extensive coverage here:

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Aug 18

#BREAKING The #NM Attorney General just filed a petition requesting the #NMSupremeCourt REMOVE Bernadine Martin from her elected position as McKinley County’s District Attorney.
It’s a story I’ve been covering for months on @krqe.com

#Crime #justice #newmexico #investigative

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Aug 14

Solomon Peña will spend the rest of his life behind bars. A federal judge sentenced him today months after a jury found the failed Republican candidate guilty of orchestrating shootings at the homes of 4 elected democrats.
Peña maintains his innocence.
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Man who orchestrated shootings at elected officials homes sentenced

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Wednesday, a federal judge sentenced Solomon Peña to 80 years in prison. It was a case that made headlines around the country. Peña was a Republican candidate who…

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Aug 6

‘You are very spiteful’: Community confronts McKinley County DA over funding issues
➡️The district attorney held a press conference to rally support & got an earful instead

FULL STORY: www.krqe.com/news/investi...

#nm #nmnews #krqeinvestigates #crime #law #order #gallup #prosecutor #jail @krqe.com

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Aug 5

My latest for #KRQEInvestigates:
"Look at my struggles.... I got my own life back.”
For 2 years, we followed an 8-time DWI offender through Bernalillo Co's rehabilitation court program.
Is it true that jail time isn't always the right answer for a repeat offender?
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Repeat drunk driver saw jail as ‘free vacation;’ then an opportunity came in Bernalillo County

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – In Bernalillo County, repeat drunk drivers can avoid time behind bars if they successfully participate in the DWI Court program. It’s a deal Jennifer Whitey re…

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Aug 5

TONIGHT AT 5:30p on @krqe.com —
A repeat drunk driver given a chance to avoid time behind bars. We first shared footage of the woman’s 8th DWI arrest two years ago. #KRQEInvestigates: Did the break the court gave her make a difference?

#nm #abq #nmnews #dwi #drunkdriving #court #law #secondchance

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Ann Pierret @annpierret.bsky.social · Jul 17

TAKE A LOOK: Quicker response times, fewer officer-involved shootings? The Albuquerque Police Department has a new first responder it hopes will change policing
➡️ My latest for #KRQEInvestigates:
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#firstresponder #ABQ #NMNews #drone #tech #APD #crime #NewMexico @krqe.com