Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Apr. 29, 2019
Counsel for judge accused of sexist and racist remarks goes on offense during misconduct hearing
The attorney representing Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge John T. Laettner, who is facing a complaint of making sexist and racist remarks in court, tried to put his accusers on trial during closing arguments Friday of a judicial misconduct hearing.
SACRAMENTO -- The attorney representing Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge John T. Laettner, who is facing a complaint of making sexist and racist remarks in court, tried to put his accusers on trial during closing arguments Friday of a judicial misconduct hearing.
Laettner's counsel portrayed "a dedicated public servant" facing an attack cooked up to get a tough...
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