A special three-judge panel has recommended that New Jersey Superior Court Judge John F. Russo Jr.—accused of violating multiple counts of judicial conduct, including in his questioning of an alleged rape victim in court—should be removed from the bench.

In a 69-page report and recommendations filed Tuesday, the panel composed of Judges Carmen Messano, Julio Mendez and Bonnie Mizdol concluded that after taking testimony and reviewing the evidence, Russo is not fit to remain as a judge.

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