September 22, 2014 3:59 PM

Statesman: Special prosecutor in Perry case hires an Austin lawyer to join him

David Gonzalez to join Michael McCrum

From the Statesman:

“A special prosecutor handling the case against Gov. Rick Perry has hired an Austin attorney to join his team as the case nears its next court date in mid-October, the American-Statesman and KVUE-TV have learned. David Gonzalez, a Stanford University law school graduate, will join prosecutor Michael McCrum immediately and will be paid by Travis County taxpayers.”

At last check by Quorum Report, the cost to Travis County for the prosecution of Perry was right around $22,000. That of course is expected to grow exponentially if this becomes a protracted legal battle.