The State Commission on Judicial Conduct determined that a Justice of a Town Court committed certain acts of misconduct and should be removed from office, citing Article VI, §22 of New York State's Constitution and Judiciary Law §44.
In lieu of a hearing, the Justice entered into an agreed statement of facts indicating that he had:
[1] "Brandished a loaded firearm at a litigant who was waiting for his case to be called; and
[2] Engaged in "improper fundraising".
Finding that the "the record amply supports the conclusion that the Justice's misconduct 'transcends poor judgment' and warrants removal", the Court of Appeals held that the State Commission on Judicial Conduct's "determined sanction", removal from office, should be implemented.
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