The longtime spokesman for the embattled Norfolk DA has resigned as the office faces blistering scrutiny on multiple fronts — including from federal investigators.
David Traub told the Herald his last day was Friday after more than 25 years on the job.
“It was just time to go,” Traub said, adding he leaves DA Michael Morrissey’s side “parting as friends.”
He did not comment about the Karen Read murder case, the Sandra Birchmore murder case, the $200,00 Canton police audit, the dysfunctional Massachusetts State Police officers assigned to the DA’s office and the prosecution of blogger Aidan “Turtleboy” Kearney.
The MSP mess has resulted in multiple probes and the removal of Det. Lt. Brian Tully as head of the Norfolk DA’s detective bureau. The U.S. Attorney’s office has not commented on any other cases in Norfolk County, except the Birchmore murder where federal prosecutors accuse an ex-Stoughton cop of slaying of the pregnant woman.
An observer told the Herald a spokesman leaving isn’t good for Morrissey’s reelection chances, where he is already facing stiff competition with the election more than a year away.
A former Suffolk County prosecutor running for Norfolk DA has already raised $20,000 in campaign cash.
Djuna Perkins, who has experience working domestic violence cases and as a former assistant attorney general, is one of two Democrats who have so far declared their intention to run for the elected countywide post. Craig MacLellan, another former prosecutor in Suffolk County, threw his hat into the race last month.
Voters will have to wait until the 2026 election to pick the next Norfolk County district attorney.
David Linton, a reporter for the Attleboro Sun Chronicle, is expected to replace Traub in the DA’s hot seat. Reached by phone Friday night, Linton said he could not “confirm or deny” that he’s next up in Norfolk.
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