Violation

Ethics Violation: Athens Town Judge Accused of Financially Benefiting Own Company Through Court Contract

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ATHENS, N.Y. – E. Timothy Mercer, a part-time judge on the Athens Town Court, has come under scrutiny for using his judicial position to benefit his personal company financially. The state Commission on Judicial Conduct recently released a report detailing their findings and recommending Mercer’s removal from office. The report revealed that Mercer awarded a no-bid contract to his own company for courthouse improvements, while falsifying and altering an invoice for the work. These actions were taken without disclosing his personal financial interest and against the concerns raised by the court clerk. In October of … Read more

Judge Orders San Jose to Rescind Billboard Agreement, Citing Rule Violation

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San Jose, California – A judge has ruled in favor of Outfront Media, a billboard conglomerate, in its lawsuit against the city of San Jose. The lawsuit alleged that the city violated its own rules by not following the proper bidding process for the construction of two digital billboards near the San Jose Mineta International Airport. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Thomas E. Kuhnle ordered San Jose to rescind its agreement with Clear Channel and comply within 150 days. The city is also required to pay Outfront Media’s legal fees. According to court documents, … Read more

Former Federal Judge Argues Unmistakable Violation of 14th Amendment in Trump’s Presidential Disqualification Case

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Washington D.C. – Former federal judge Michael Luttig argued on Saturday that former President Trump’s violation of the 14th Amendment is abundantly clear. Luttig made his remarks during an interview on MSNBC’s Ali Velshi. Luttig’s comments come on the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Recently, the Supreme Court announced its decision to review whether Trump’s actions related to the insurrection could disqualify him from appearing on Colorado’s primary ballot. Luttig, who has extensively studied the 14th Amendment, believes that the Supreme Court, which currently leans Republican, will likely seek … Read more

Former Federal Judge Asserts Trump’s Violation of 14th Amendment is “Crystal Clear”

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Former federal judge Michael Luttig argued on Saturday that former President Trump’s violation of the 14th Amendment was clear. Luttig made these remarks on the third anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol during an interview with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi. Luttig’s argument comes after the Supreme Court’s decision to review whether Trump could be disqualified from appearing on Colorado’s primary ballot due to his actions related to the insurrection. Luttig, who has extensively studied the amendment, believes that the Supreme Court will likely try to avoid making a decision on … Read more