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Suspensions, Disbarments, and Redemption: The Highs and Lows of Legal Ethics in America
by ALABnews Staff Writer on September 9, 2024 at 8:03 pm
The world of legal battles, both high-profile and low-profile, seems to be surging with scandals, misconduct, and, in some cases, redemption. Let’s start at the top, with yet another courtroom saga surrounding Donald Trump, or more specifically, his associates. A judge is now weighing motions to dismiss charges against the lawyers and aides accused of
Judge Hears Motions to Dismiss Charges Against Trump Aides and Lawyers in Arizona Election Interference Case
by AlabNews Staff Writer on September 9, 2024 at 4:18 pm
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Associated Press reported that a three-day hearing in an Arizona court concerning charges against Republicans accused of plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results had concluded with prosecutors seeking to dismiss arguments from the defendants that the case was politically motivated. The defendants, which include two former Trump aides and
Indiana Attorney Jacob R. Agee Suspended Following Felony Conviction in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
by AlabNews Staff Writer on September 9, 2024 at 4:16 pm
On Friday, August 9, 2024, the Indiana Supreme Court issued an order suspending attorney Jacob R. Agee from practicing law in the state. The case is entitled “In the Matter of Jacob R. Agee,” with case no. 24S-DI-209. The order came in response to a “Notice of Finding of Guilt and Request for Suspension” filed
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Suspends Attorney Stephen William Dotts for Representing Clients While Under Suspension
by AlabNews Staff Writer on September 9, 2024 at 4:14 pm
On Friday, August 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania granted a Joint Petition in Support of Discipline on Consent, suspending Stephen William Dotts from practicing law for one year and one day. The case is entitled “Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Stephen William Dotts,” with case no. 3 DB 2024. The order stemmed from
New York Attorney Paul Stephen Beeber Disbarred for Trust Account Violations and Lack of Cooperation
by AlabNews Staff Writer on September 9, 2024 at 4:12 pm
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department disbarred attorney Paul Stephen Beeber. The case is entitled “In the Matter of Paul Stephen Beeber,” with case no. 2022-01624. The court had reviewed disciplinary charges brought against Beeber by the Grievance Committee for the Tenth

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Ethics Complaints, Bias Allegations, and Scandals: The Judicial System on the Ropes
by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on September 9, 2024 at 8:54 pm
In a landscape where the judiciary is expected to remain an impartial guardian of the rule of law, recent developments suggest cracks in that facade, sparking concerns about ethics, transparency, and judicial conduct. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik’s complaint against New York Judge Juan Merchan highlights how deep political entanglements have become. Stefanik claims
Rep. Elise Stefanik Files Ethics Complaint Against Judge Juan Merchan Over Daughter’s Recent Work for Harris Campaign
by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on September 9, 2024 at 5:55 pm
On Friday, September 6, 2024, Newsmax reported that House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik filed an ethics complaint against New York Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing former President Donald Trump’s ongoing business records trial. In the complaint filed with the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Stefanik called for a fresh inquiry into
Indicted Ohio Judge James Piergies Approved $200K in Transfers to Son Robert’s Workplace at Clerk’s Office
by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on September 9, 2024 at 5:54 pm
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Dayton Daily News reported that Montgomery County Municipal Court had transferred a total of $200,000 over four years to the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Office to fund information technology work. According to records obtained by the Daily News, $50,000 was sent annually from 2021 through 2024 from the
Supreme Court Conservatives Less Likely to Explain Recusal Decisions Than Liberal Peers
by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on September 9, 2024 at 5:53 pm
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Bloomberg Law published an investigative report analyzing recusal trends among the Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. The article found that while the Court’s liberal justices routinely provide brief explanations when recusing themselves from cases, citing reasons such as prior government service, the conservative justices typically do not disclose why
Virgina Judge Charles F. Koehler Jr. Charged with Public Intoxication
by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on September 9, 2024 at 5:52 pm
On Saturday, August 31, 2024, Loudoun Now reported that Loudoun County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Charles F. Koehler Jr. was charged with public intoxication by the Leesburg Police Department. According to the article, officers responded to a report of an individual walking along the Leesburg Bypass near South King Street at around 1:30