Updated: New Mexico AG to take over rape, murder case in Gallup alleging DA failed to prosecute

Updated: New Mexico AG to take over rape, murder case in Gallup alleging DA failed to prosecute

New Mexico’s AG directed special prosecutors at the state to take over two cases from the embattled McKinley County DA Bernadine Martin (Courtesy photo)New Mexico’s attorney general on Friday directed special prosecutors at the state to take over two cases from the embattled McKinley County District Attorney Bernadine Martin, saying she improperly dismissed cases, and failed to refer them to an outside prosecutor.  Last week, Attorney General Ra…