Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Should federal judges be held accountable for misconduct at home?
The case of Judge Mark C. Scarsi raises a fundamental question of judicial accountability: should a federal judge face disciplinary action for alleged misconduct--underage drinking and a violent assault--occurring at a private party in his home, and if so, what does that mean for public trust in the integrity of the judiciary?
Should a judge face disciplinary action for conduct that occurs outside the courtroom, in the privacy of their own home? That is the central question surrounding Judge Mark C. Scarsi, a California-based U.S. District Court judge, who is facing scrutiny for allegedly hosting a party where "significant underage drinking" took place and where a young victim...
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