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Judges and Judiciary

Apr. 29, 2010

Placer County Judge Under Fire

A Northern California judge accused of abusing his position by ordering a man to stay away from credit union employees he'd unsuccessfully sued told an investigative panel on Tuesday that he had authority to do so.

By Greg Kane

Daily Journal Staff Writer

A Northern California judge accused of abusing his position by ordering a man to stay away from credit union employees he'd unsuccessfully sued told an investigative panel on Tuesday that he had authority to do so because the employees expressed fear of retribution.

Placer County Superior Court Judge Joseph O'Flaherty testified before a panel of judges that he advised automobile d...

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