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Judicial Misconduct
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Ex Parte Contact Draws Admonishment
The New York Commission on Judicial Conduct has admonished a Supreme Court justiceRespondent, Lewis J. Lubell, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, was served with a Formal Written…
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Once Friendly
Ohio Disciplinary Counsel has filed a disciplinary complaint against a former judge of Strothers Municipal Court.The allegations are that he lost in a primary election to a Democratic opponent.Catherine Miller,…
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F-Bombs And Out Like Flynn
The Florida Supreme Court has issued opinions in two judicial misconduct matters.A 60-day suspension and reprimand was imposed for intemperate conductOn February 9, Samuel Perez appeared before Judge Culver at…
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Unemployed Now
The resignation of a town court justice was accepted the the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct based on a stipulation of misconduct summarized in a press releaseKevin E. Copeland,…
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Sandusky Judge Charged With Array Of Misconduct: Pinky Toes, The Titty Fairy, Blazing Saddles And Much More
Ohio Disciplinary Counsel has filed a complaint alleging that a judge of the Sandusky Common Pleas Court violated judicial ethics rules byharassing a pregnant employee, fostering an inappropriate and unprofessional…
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How to Sue a Judge for Civil Rights Violations
When considering legal action, most individuals typically think of suing entities like companies, individuals with malicious intent, or large legal organizations. These options often seem straightforward and attainable. However, the…
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Canadian Judicial Council says Ontario judge’s verbal abuse does not justify removal from office
The CJC ordered Justice Charles Chang to seek coaching from a senior judge
Paul W. Mollica Federal Courts Blog
Fifth Circuit Orders Removal of District Court Judge from Institutional Reform Lawsuit for Alleged “Intemperate Conduct” During Contempt Proceedings
In M.D. v. Abbott, No. 24-40248 (5th Cir. Oct. 11, 2024), a Fifth Circuit panel reverses an order of contempt against the State of Texas and orders reassignment of a…
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Judge Ordered Payment Of Restitution To Himself
The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct has reprimanded a General Sessions Court judge.The judge had accepted a guilty plea in a casein which the defendant had struck and damaged [his]…
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Stuff Happens
A complaint of judicial misconduct has been dismissed as "unfounded" by the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitAs to the allegation regarding whether…