Misconduct

St. Louis Bar Owner’s Legal Battle Intensifies as Attorney Claims Prosecutorial Misconduct Over Withheld Evidence

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ST. LOUIS — The legal battle surrounding Chad Morris, a local bar owner, has intensified this week as his attorney sought sanctions against the St. and Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office over what he claims is a failure to disclose vital evidence. The dispute stems from an incident last December at Bar:PM, a popular establishment in the South Broadway area, which culminated in the controversial arrest of Morris following a confrontation with police. According to court documents, James Wyrsch, Morris’ lawyer, has accused the circuit attorney’s office, led by Gabe Gore, of withholding information crucial to … Read more

Toronto Lawyer Faces Repercussions for Misconduct in Child Abuse Case, Ordered to Undergo Specialized Training

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Toronto, Canada — A prominent Toronto attorney faced disciplinary action for professional misconduct after making contentious remarks in a legal affidavit. The lawyer had argued that a teenage girl involved in a sexual abuse lawsuit was not a child but a “sexually mature young woman.” The statement triggered widespread public backlash and prompted an investigation by Ontario’s legal regulator. Gary McCallum, the attorney in question, represented Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services in a 2018 lawsuit when he described the 14- or 15-year-old plaintiff in terms that challenged legal definitions of childhood. According to … Read more

Ex-Judge Joshua Kindred Resigns Amid Scandal Involving Misconduct with Law Clerks and Federal Prosecutors

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Anchorage, AK — Following a judicial council’s investigation, former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred resigned amid findings of improper conduct with a law clerk and dishonesty in his responses to investigators. His resignation, effective July 3, caps a tumultuous period marked by allegations that he maintained what the council termed an “inappropriately sexualized relationship” with the clerk. The investigation into Kindred, which culminated in a 29-page report released publicly on Monday, detailed numerous instances of professional misconduct. According to the findings, Kindred engaged in behavior that spanned from sexual harassment to creating a hostile … Read more

Alaska Federal Judge Submits Resignation Amid Misconduct Investigation Over Hostile Workplace and Impropriety With Former Clerk

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A federal judge in Alaska has resigned following an internal probe that unearthed allegations of creating a hostile work environment and engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a former law clerk. The investigation led to a judicial conduct report, prompting the resignation amid serious violations. U.S. District Judge Joshua M. Kindred, appointed in 2019 by then-President Donald Trump, stepped down after the investigation conducted by the 9th Circuit Judicial Council revealed he had overstepped professional boundaries by discussing personal and intimate details with clerks, and further encouraging them to rate others … Read more