Former Prosecutor Convicted for Perjury | Lawrence News

Former Neosho County Attorney Linus Thuston was convicted of lying under oath after claiming he met a woman as a confidential informant — despite having exchanged explicit photos with her. The jury found his story implausible, and while he previously avoided more serious charges by pleading guilty to financial crimes, this perjury conviction now threatens prison time. Thuston’s trial exposed contradictions: informants he cited later denied ever providing him intel. Special prosecutor Branden Bell stressed how one lie can unravel into a web of deception, especially after the first trial ended in a hung jury. The jury acquitted him on one count but convicted him on the other — sentencing is now pending, with potential penalties ranging from probation to jail, especially given his prior misdemeanor record. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c263a5d0af12ff0c