Washington County DA to staff: Prosecutor Bracken McKey has been placed on leave

Senior Washington County prosecutor placed on leave amid human resources investigation

A senior prosecutor in Washington County is on leave amid a human resources investigation.Chief Deputy District Attorney Bracken McKey was on “administrative leave” effective Monday, according to an email from Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton alerting staff.“While on leave, Bracken will not be in the office or able to conduct any work-related activities,” Barton wrote. He referred questions to Washington County.“Due to a pending …

Washington County DA to staff: Prosecutor Bracken McKey has been placed on leave

A top Washington County prosecutor and one of the county’s highest paid employees was placed on leave Monday amid a human resources investigation into a “workplace personnel issue,” a county official said Tuesday.