FREDERICTON - A national judicial review body has ruled a New Brunswick judge used his authority inappropriately during an interaction with a junior lawyer — but also found there was
FREDERICTON - A national judicial review body has ruled a New Brunswick judge used his authority inappropriately during an interaction with a junior lawyer — but also found there was no reasonable basis to remove the justice.
The Canadian Judicial Council review panel says Court of King’s Bench Justice Frederick Ferguson discussed privileged information with the lawyer and made comments intended to influence an upcoming recusal motion.
Judge who threatened to remove mother’s custody conducted ‘flawed’ hearing, High Court rules
Court defends judicial integrity amid allegations
RJLSC to hold transparent and independent review
Deep divide at CCJ
CCJ must clear the air
The investigations began as the office said that it had received a complaint about the judge, alleging that he “behaved…
The judge sits in a district court in either Alabama, Georgia or Florida, but their name is being kept secret by a disciplinary…
A court investigation found that a federal judge had an affair with a police officer, including having sex in chambers overheard…
The judge was accused of having an extramarital affair and having sex in chambers within earshot of court staff.
Orders made without District Court hearing girl’s views – a ‘fundamental requirement’
The judge was accused of having an extramarital affair and having sex in chambers within earshot of court staff.
