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Judges and Judiciary

Nov. 26, 2025

Misconduct hearing for retired justice is vacated

The Commission on Judicial Performance vacated Monday's scheduled hearing for retired justice William J. Murray Jr., a move that often signals a pending resolution.

The Commission on Judicial Performance on Friday abruptly vacated Monday's scheduled hearing in the misconduct case against retired 3rd District Court of Appeal justice William J. Murray Jr., signaling a likely resolution to the matter.

The commission announced in June that it had initiated formal proceedings alleging Murray committed willful misconduct by persistently failing to issue timely decisions. According to the notice, 355 cases assigned to Murray were delayed betwee...

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