“It’s not very wise to come in and speak legalese when you’re trying to obtain a plea bargain agreement,” said Rangel. “The biggest threat to justice in Bexar County it seems is in your very office!” the letter stated. Catherine Babbitt, the DA’s chief of major crimes, appeared in court shortly before Morsi was sentenced but was not in court for the formal proceeding. A spokeswoman for the DA’s office did not respond to repeated requests to speak to the prosecutor on the case after sentencing. Morsi sat in the courtroom for about 90 minutes after being sentenced before finally walking into the hallway.