Ex-49er Stubblefield wants prosecutor removed from rape case (The Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A former San Francisco 49er accused of raping a woman described as mentally delayed called on a Northern California district attorney on Friday to turn over prosecution of the case to the state attorney general.

Attorneys for Dana Stubblefield on Friday argued in court papers that Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is using the high-profile case to further his political ambitions for higher office.

Rosen hasn't publicly announced plans to run for another elective office.

Stubblefield's attorney said the district attorney has publicly released ''selective'' and prejudicial information about the case that threatens the former defensive lineman's right to a fair…