This is a very serious matter. Congress enacted a statutory process by which the federal judiciary investigates instances of misconduct that could warrant disciplinary action, including removal from office. By law, each circuit has a judicial council charged with investigating allegations of wrongdoing for federal judges. Disciplinary actions available to judicial councils include suspension of cases, requesting that a judge retire or public reprimand. Although a circuit-level judicial council cannot itself remove a district or circuit judge, it can certify its determination that a judge has engaged in conduct constituting grounds for impeachment under Article II. It is important to allow that process to move forward, ensure all involved are afforded due process and then evaluate what recommendations are made. Ultimately, the Constitution empowers Congress to impeach members of the Judicial Branch for misconduct. At any level, domestic abuse cannot be tolerated, explained away or swept under the rug. When abusers are not held accountable, it serves to indirectly condone the crime and has a chilling effect on victims. Almost one in every three women has experienced physical violence at the hands of their partner, according to The CDC. The same report concluded that domestic violence is a public health burden in America today. Our sons and daughters are paying attention, and how our society handles this moment matters a great deal. I will be monitoring those proceedings closely and will keep you updated. montgomeryadvertiser/story/news/2014/09/16/roby-fuller-deserves-special-treatment/15723959/
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 21:05:18 +0000
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