More Judicial Misconduct from NOLA Area

The Times-Picayune reports that CDC Judge Hunter King faces suspension and possible criminal charges as a result of his conduct during the 2002 campaign. A report issued by the Louisiana Judiciary Commission indicates that King forced his staff into selling tickets to a campaign fund raiser and also lied under oath.

"If I can't (sic) cooperation from my five primary people that benefits in the courthouse, then I guess I might have to replace them and see just how enthusiastic these other people are," King told his staff on Sept. 24, 2001.

Posted by AJR at May 22, 2003 07:16 AM