Judges and Judiciary
Sep. 27, 2014
Judges' censures draw criticism as too lenient
The decision by judicial watchdogs not to seek the removal of two judges who had sex in their chambers, one with a clerk and the other with former law students, is drawing criticism from jurists who say the punishment is too light.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The decision by judicial watchdogs not to seek the removal of two judges who had sex in their chambers, one with a clerk and the other with former law students, is drawing criticism from jurists who believe the punishment is too light.
The public censures, meted out by the Commission on Judicial Performance earlier this month, are the second most severe penalty a judge can receive but do not endanger ...
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