Judicial News

Judge Denny Chin's Jailing of Madoff to be Appealed to 2nd Cir.

Bernard Madoff's lawyers will have a tough time convincing the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to order their client released on bail until he is sentenced June 16, because the standards for post-conviction release are high and hard to meet.

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Judicial Candidates Jill Falstad and Peter Rotter Debate Drug Policy

 During the second debate for Marathon County's vacant circuit court judge seat, the two candidates on Thursday discussed the best way to fight substance abuse.

Judge Bobby Delaughter Wants to Delay his Bribery Trial

Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby Delaughter wants to delay his April 6 trial in an alleged bribery conspiracy.

Judge L.T. Simes Recommended for Removal From Bench

A panel of the state committee that disciplines judges has recommended that Circuit Judge L.T. Simes III of Phillips County be removed from office for showing "a fundamental lack of knowledge of substantive law" or possibly committing perjury over an estate case he carried from his private practice into his time on the bench.

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