Ontario DA Tantillo Sued for Withholding Evidence

the first steps have been taken to file a lawsuit against Ontario County and its district attorney.

It stems from a case involving a Greece engineer who was acquitted of putting in faulty septic systems and Walter Casper, who is now serving time for his wife's murder.

“I know the DA's office in Ontario County didn't present all the information that was out there and available.” Defense attorney Mark Young.

His client, engineer Dave Simpson of Greece, was charged with six counts of filing a false instrument.

Young was determined to make sure his client didn't get punished for something he says another man did. That other man, was Walter Casper, he is also an engineer and the man serving time for killing his wife by intentionally letting the family van roll off a cliff.

“This could have been stopped early on. It wasn't because people didn't do their job that we hold in high regard and hope they do their job.”

Young is referring to Ontario County District Attorney Mike Tantillo. Young says Tantillo never told the grand jury that it was Casper who originally surveyed the area in Farmington.

Young filed a notice of claim late last month saying Tantillo maliciously prosecuted his client and now they’re hopping someone takes responsibility.

“The prosecution has some responsibility to acknowledge when they made a mistake.”

Mike Tantillo didn't want to go on camera

Both parties are meeting in October for what's called a deposition where they'll decide whether to offer Simpson a settlement

WHEC, 07/17/2008 04:24:45 PM

Good for attorney Mark Young. My lady justice ensure he prevails.

I wonder how many innocent people who couldn't afford a private attorney have been railroaded by this guy?

I hope it sheds a little light on Ontario County.
They're the "dogs at the line" Usually that is a commendable situation. It's a different story when innocent people are being punished. I lost all faith in the system and our county. R michael Tantillo only cares about convictions, looks good for his record. It is easier to let innocent people suffer than to take responsibility and say, we made a mistake. Tantillo should be reminded of a quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, and punishment of the innocent makes a mockery of the law.