The same week that a Cook County prosecutor is being justifiably heralded as a hero for intervening to protect a gay couple, another prosecutor from the same office is under arrest for biting a man outside of an adult shop. Sarah Naughton, 31, has been put on leave so that she is not prosecuting people while awaiting for her own trial or plea for misdemeanor battery and trespassing. She is accused of biting a man on the leg — bringing a new literal meaning to being dogged by a prosecutor.
Naughton and her friend, Bradley Gould, 31, were reportedly intoxicated and visiting Taboo Tabou, which advertises itself as a “Purveyors of Adult Accoutrements, Toys and Lingerie.” Witnesses say that the two were causing a disturbance and asked to leave the shop. Once outside, witnesses say that the couple were flipping the bird at everyone walking by and “acting like jackasses.” When the manager of the business next door The Blue Havana Cigar Lounge reportedly confronted the couple, Naughton allegedly bit him in the leg.
Worse yet, the owner of both stores says that when he told them that they had to leave, Naughton pulled out her badge and said âYou canât do this to me. Do you know who I am?”
To make matters even worse is the video below reportedly showing Naughton under arrest and calling the arresting officer a “b—h” and a “whore.”
Naughton is an eight-year veteran of the prosecutor’s office.
Now here is the question. This was treated as a misdemeanor, though it is worth noting that less serious acts against police officers are routinely charged as a felony, as we have previously discussed. However, it has just been charged as a misdemeanor and Naughton is clearly drunk. Public intoxication is clearly the result of poor judgment and poor conduct. This is obviously also an embarrassment to the office. However, she is not the first person to make an ass of yourself on a drunk binge. Should she be fired for such a lapse if this is an isolated matter? What do you think?
Source: Sun Times
Well Scully, The Italians ruled the world @ one time. Now…they pissed it all away, but they did rule it. The Irish have never even ruled their tiny island. And, you see Scully, I have immunity because my mom, who I loved dearly, was half Irish. The Irish were Red Sox fans, the Italians in my fam Yankee fans. We threw Mick, Dago, Wop around and we loved each other. One of the many reasons I despise pc.
Nick Spagetti,
You got something against Micks? Look out the Irish Mafia is better than yours.
Scully, At least spell “spaghetti” correctly, you dumb Mick. That’s good natured so please, no pc Gestapo!
The dog joke is out of line here.
Ok, I haven’t done any serious drinking for years. But back when I DID! I NEVER saw anyone act like this and bite someone on the leg. This just doesn’t sound like alcohol to me. I’m thinking she might have gotten a hold of something else (besides the leg I mean). She seemed like she was ON something to me, and not alcohol?
This is clearly an unfortunate situation and I have no problem with this prosecutor paying a serious price.
But as a person who has, on occasion, needed to use an inhaler, I have a lot of sympathy for anyone who is ignored when they ask for an inhaler or other help.
I personally would be comfortable with felony charge placed against any officer who ignores breathing complaints or requests for inhalers, either prescription or over the counter.
I suppose some would point out that some individuals might fake symptoms in an effort to obtain better treatment. But in my opinion that is an issue that can and should be sorted out by medical personal.
The problems with breathing difficulties are multiple. First, I can tell you from personal experience that there are few sensations more distressing than being unable to breath. Breathing difficulties can aggravate other medical conditions such as heart disease.
And breathing difficulties can literally kill. Several years ago in DC there was the tragic case of a defendant who literally suffocated to death in front of the judges bench because the judge foolishly denied medical attention.
Whether the problem is Asthma, COPD or or other lung disease, I say train officers to respond immediately complaints. And charge them when they do not provide medical assistance.
Bitten outside a sex shop you say?
Usually one has to pay extra for that service.
ditto Blouise’ comment
Come on man, cut ’em some slack! Just a wannabe McGruff the crime dog – wants to take a bite outta crime
There was a time when opposites did not bite each other on the leg …
Nick Spagetti,
Some are never wrong. She might have blown the right one to get where she’s at and if she didn’t, then she might have just blown her career with Cook County.
Stay thirsty my friends, but do not emulate the pigs or the dogs.
Swarthmore, If you think she “blew her career” over this, you know nothing about Chicago.
There is NO city in the world where people who think they’re big shots use the “Do you know who I am” horsesh!t.” It’s part of the patronage Democratic machine..all you hand wringers I said “DemocratIC”!!!
Obviously, insecure folks are sometimes drawn to the inner sanctum of the realm of prosecution, inc.
It is good cover until they forget about needing the cover still.
Bite somebody for heaven sake. đ
Blouise, I think she blow her career An entitled drunk does not garner much sympathy.
I am sorry to see this. The fact remains that we are all human, and subject to indescretions. This woman has lost a lot.
Hmmm….. I wonder if the owner of the cigar shop… Consented….if he said to her bite me……sex shop next to cigar shop….. Coincidence…..
“You canât do this to me. Do you know who I am?’
Yep, you’re an âankle-biterâ who just blew her career.
When my youngest daughter was about six, we stopped for a mid-afternoon snack at a family restaurant that had a bar. She kept peering through the planter next to our booth into the bar. When we left, she was very quiet in the back seat. Finally, after several miles, she asked, “Was that beer those people were drinking?” I told her it was.
Long silence.
“Is beer alcohol?” I told her that beer was an alcoholic drink.
Long silence.
“I don’t think I am going to drink alcohol when I grow up?”
“Why is that,” I asked.
“Because when you drink alcohol it makes you stupid!”
From the mouths of babes.