A former assistant prosecuting attorney in has filed a lawsuit against the county, and chief assistant prosecutor .
Martin Desmond was fired last year. claims Desmond reported prosecutorial misconduct in 2016 and 2017, making him a target. Desmond鈥檚 attorney, , says Desmond lost a career as a result.
鈥淗e wants his reputation restored, and he is seeking the money damages for the lost income that he and his family has suffered since the job firing.鈥�
The complaint includes allegations of defamation and invasion of privacy,
Prosecutor Paul Gains declined to comment. The dismissed Desmond鈥檚 whistleblower appeal.
