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Daily Report Online

Here's Who Is Set to Replace Ousted Georgia Judge Christina Peterson

Judge-elect Valerie V. Vie announced she'll be sworn in as former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson's replacement Friday.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-138

On these facts, after disclosing a letter received ex parte from the victim's attorney concerning a criminal case, the judge need not recuse.
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Daily Report Online

'We Lost the Ultimate Battle': Supreme Court Removes Judge Christina Peterson From Bench

"Procedurally, I'm pleased that we were able to provide her with a vigorous defense in court, getting numerous counts dismissed and fighting off two motions for interim suspension, even though today we lost the ultimate battle," said S. Lester Tate III, respondent counsel for Judge Christina Peterson.
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Daily Report Online

BREAKING: Georgia Judge Removed From Office

"The JQC Hearing Panel found that Judge Peterson violated multiple rules in the CJC and that those violations warrant her removal from the bench," read the Supreme Court of Georgia order. "We agree that removal is warranted here."
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-137

The Rules Governing Judicial Conduct do not require a judge to report their own ethics violation to the Commission on Judicial Conduct.
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Daily Report Online

Watch the Video: Footage Released After Judge's Arrest

"Christina Peterson rushed toward the commotion and immediately started screaming at the security guard and the officer," read an Atlanta Police Department statement. "Ms. Peterson then forcibly pushed the officer in the chest."
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-136

A judge may not initiate a drive to collect toys or dental hygiene products on behalf of non-profit, charitable organizations within a courtroom or courthouse, and may not partner with bar associations to initiate such drives. A judge may solicit charitable donations of toys or dental supplies from other judges over whom he/she does not have any supervisory or appellate authority.
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Daily Report Online

Arrested Judge Was 'Trying to Help,' Witnesses Say

"This is living proof of 'no good deed goes unpunished,'" said defense counsel Marvin S. Arrington Jr. of Arrington & Phillips during a press conference Friday afternoon.
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Texas Lawyer

Texas Judges in Hot Seat Over Comment to Jury, Continuing Education

"There seems to be an invidious virus that is going around the country these days, and it's infecting individuals and institutions whose sole duty is to make sure that equal justice is administered to all those involved in the criminal justice system," the judge said.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Humility, Propriety and Compassion Are Needed Now, More Than Ever

Humility, propriety, compassion, and respect for judges, lawyers and the law. We need it now more than ever. And when we fail to see it, more of us need to call it out and demand better. Just like Uncle Eddy would.
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