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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Foster County States Attorney Paul Murphy had strong words against the Foster County Commission following his resignation on Wednesday, January 6th.

The County Commission says Murphy was asked to resign, but Murphy says that was never directly conveyed to him.

Commission Chairman Josh Dreher (dreer) tells KQDJ radio that the county in recent months has received “inaccurate and unreliable legal advice” from Murphy, and that the prosecutor has allowed personal issues to negatively affect his performance.

During a monthly commission meeting on Tuesday, County Commission Chairman Josh Dreher says several issues prompted the call for Murphy to resign.

On Wednesday, January 6th, Murphy submitted his resignation. A special meeting was held Wednesday evening to discuss moving the State’s Attorney office into the Foster County Courthouse.

Murphy stated that the county has become a mess, resulting in his reason for resigning.

Murphy was elected as State’s Attorney in 2002 and has been re-elected to the position numerous times. Murphy stated that he enjoyed his time serving the individuals of Foster County.

The commission will now begin a search for a temporary State’s Attorney to fill the position left open by Murphy.