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Wyandotte County District Attorney Dupree Responds To Claims Of Negligence & Bungled Prosecutions

By Steve Kraske,

Luke X. Martin

Published July 29, 2020 at 5:11 PM CDT

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Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree is facing a reelection challenge from Jackson County, Missouri, prosecutor Kristiane Bryant.

A pair of editorials in the Kansas City Star over the last week highlighted much of the negative feedback that community members have about the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office under Mark Dupree.

Today the outspoken DA responded to the criticism, and discussed his conduct in office and hopes for reelection.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Luke X. Martin

As culture editor, I help you embrace what makes Kansas City fun and vibrant, whether it’s a championship sports franchise or a little-known wonder. I work with reporters to ensure KCUR stories on art, culture, and race fully reflect our diverse home so readers and listeners can take full advantage of what the metro has to offer. Email me at luke@kcur.org.

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