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Discipline

Jan. 9, 2016

Former LA presiding judge pleads no contest to felony assault

Former Los Angeles County Superior Court presiding judge James Bascue pleaded no contest Friday to felony assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and was sentenced to five years' probation with 500 hours of community service and a prohibition on possessing firearms, drinking, driving, and using certain prescription drugs.

By Laurinda Keys
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Former Los Angeles County Superior Court Presiding Judge James Bascue pleaded no contest Friday to felony assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and was sentenced to five years' probation with 500 hours of community service.

He also will be prohibited from possessing firearms, drinking, driving, and using certain prescription drugs.

Orange County Superior Court Judge Thomas M. ...

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