Judiciary
Suspended Nevada Judge Seeks TRO to Stop Disclipinary Hearing
Posted Aug 6, 2008, 12:51 pm CDT
By Martha Neil
Updated: An embattled Nevada judge was reportedly shouting "no!" during a Las Vegas disciplinary hearing yesterday, and planned to be in federal court today seeking a temporary restraining order to put a stop to the case.
Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Halverson refused to accept any blame for her alleged misconduct during her testimony yesterday before the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline, according to a local NBC affiliate, KVBC News 3. She is accused of falling asleep during trials, creating a hostile work environment for her staff and having improper conversations with jurors. However, Halverson says her political enemies have conspired to sabotage her judicial career.
A hearing is scheduled today in federal court in Las Vegas… Continue reading...
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