The_RANDy_Corporation
08-31-2001, 09:33 AM
What's the big deal about this guy's conduct. To me, this describes every federal judge. Little kings in their private little empire, bent on disposing of people's rights via any quick method that has nothing to do with the merits of the case. But I rant. Is this action constitutional?
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Federal Judge Agrees Six-Month Leave of Absence, Counseling, After Claims He Mistreated Lawyers
The Associated Press
Published: Aug 31, 2001
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge has agreed to take a six-month leave and receive counseling to avoid a hearing for alleged mistreatment of lawyers, including a claim he grabbed an attorney by the lapels during a courtroom altercation.
U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla, 54, admitted to "improper and intemperate conduct" toward attorneys. He apologized to the judges assembled in his own courtroom Wednesday and to potential witnesses including Gov. Don Sundquist.
Boyce F. Martin, chief judge of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, said the hearing by a court committee was no longer necessary because the judge acknowledged the "accuracy and validity" of complaints about his behavior.
Lawyers had described McCalla as erratic and obsessed with courtroom ethics. . . .
Assoc. Press (http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGAFXE912RC.html)
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Federal Judge Agrees Six-Month Leave of Absence, Counseling, After Claims He Mistreated Lawyers
The Associated Press
Published: Aug 31, 2001
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge has agreed to take a six-month leave and receive counseling to avoid a hearing for alleged mistreatment of lawyers, including a claim he grabbed an attorney by the lapels during a courtroom altercation.
U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla, 54, admitted to "improper and intemperate conduct" toward attorneys. He apologized to the judges assembled in his own courtroom Wednesday and to potential witnesses including Gov. Don Sundquist.
Boyce F. Martin, chief judge of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, said the hearing by a court committee was no longer necessary because the judge acknowledged the "accuracy and validity" of complaints about his behavior.
Lawyers had described McCalla as erratic and obsessed with courtroom ethics. . . .
Assoc. Press (http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGAFXE912RC.html)