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Judicial Misconduct
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Post-Hearing Rhetoric In Judicial Misconduct Case
The Relator has filed a reply to the post-hearing brief of the accused Ohio judge in a case charging judicial misconductIn her caustic post-hearing brief, respondent employs the age-old “deflect…
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At Year’s End
The New York Commission on Judicial Conduct has agreed to accept the resignation from office of a district court judgeWilliam Alan Hohauser, a Judge of the District Court, Nassau County…
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First In His Class
The New York Commission on Judicial Conduct has censured a city court judgeRespondent, Corey E. Klein, a Judge of the Long Beach City Court, Nassau County, was served with a…
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Hatchet Job And Belly Display
The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission has filed a complaint alleging misconduct by a district court judge.One allegation involves disclosure of a mental health evaluation that had been ordered by the…
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Judge Accused Of Multiple Violations
The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission has filed a complaint alleging a host of diverse violations by a district court judge,The Detroit Free Press covered the charges.Count OneRespondent recorded several conversations…
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No Proof Of Bias
Cleveland.com reports on a decision not to remove a judge from presiding at a high-profile criminal trialThe Ohio Supreme Court rejected a request to remove the judge presiding over the public corruption…
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Campaign Violations, Undignified Comments, Lead To Sanctions Of Florida Judges
The Florida Supreme Court has issued opinions in two judicial misconduct matters.One matter drew a 10-day suspension without pay and reprimandIn response to charges by the Judicial Qualifications Commission, Broward…
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Judge Suspended
The Kentucky Supreme Court imposed a partially-probated suspension of a judge for client-related misconduct that took place prior to assuming his judicial duties.This case is before the Court upon Judge…
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All Rise
The New Mexico Supreme Court has publicly censured a municipal court judgeA complaint against Judge Rael was filed with the [Judicial Standards] Commission. The Commission’s initial investigation included an informal…
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Professional Courtesy
A city court judge has agreed to an admonishment by the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct.From the press releaseThe New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that…