On December 14, 2007, in the midst of a scandal involving a former employee while he was Johnson County District Attorney, Morrison announced his resignation effective January 31, 2008.

A career prosecutor, Morrison has personally argued nearly 100 jury trials including the complex murder cases of notorious serial killers Richard Grissom and John Edward Robinson.

Carter filed a sexual harassment claim with the EEOC, alleging that Morrison pressured her to obtain sensitive information about Kline and several pending investigations at the district attorney's office.

Morrison admitted to the infidelity, but denies any impropriety, sexual harassment, pressure to obtain sensitive information, or undue influence the course of an investigation.

[8] On that date, Morrison was succeeded as Attorney General by Douglas County District Court Judge Stephen Six.