Former Colorado district attorney disciplined after lashing out against his office in text message
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Key Points:
- Former Colorado district attorney Christian Hatfield was disciplined by state regulators for sending a text in 2024 that described the DA's office as a "pile of steaming diarrhea and hatred," causing emotional harm to a staff member.
- Hatfield's text included disturbing remarks about hatred, mercy, and a lack of hope, which were cited in the disciplinary order obtained by CBS News Colorado.
- In addition to this incident, Hatfield violated attorney rules in two other cases, resulting in a six-month license suspension that will be stayed if he completes two years of probation starting January 2026.
- Hatfield was appointed as district attorney in April 2023 by Governor Jared Polis and lost his bid for re-election in November 2024
