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Criminal

Sep. 10, 2013

Attorney general declines to charge judge in sexual misconduct allegation

Orange County Superior Court Judge Scott Steiner, who in March was accused of engaging in sexual misconduct with a female law student, will not face criminal charges in connection with the allegation.


By Alexandra Schwappach


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Orange County Superior Court Judge Scott Steiner, who in March was accused of engaging in sexual misconduct with a female law student, will not face criminal charges in connection with the allegation.


Lynda Gledhill, spokeswoman for state Attorney General Kamala Harris, said she couldn't comment beyond the fact that the criminal investigation has been closed.


"The Attorney...

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