Judge Refuses To Dismiss Charges Against Lopez
Justice Under Fire For Yelling At Prosecutor In Court
POSTED: 6:45 a.m. EDT October 17, 2002
UPDATED: 6:56 a.m. EDT October 17, 2002
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BOSTON -- A judge has refused to dismiss ethics charges against controversial Superior Court Judge Maria Lopez.
Lopez came under fire for yelling at a prosecutor in court and sentencing attemped child-rapist Charles Horton to probation.
Some lawmakers asked to have her removed from the bench.
The Commission on Judicial Conduct is looking into whether actions taken by Judge Lopez to defend herself violated the rules of conduct.
A hearing is set for Nov. 18.
Previous Stories:
- May 7, 2002: Improper Conduct Charges Filed Against Judge Lopez
- January 18, 2002: Charges Against Controversial Judge Dropped
- January 3, 2002: Controversial Judge Cited For Son's Party
- May 23, 2001: Judge Lopez Defends Her Rulings
- May 7, 2001: Swift Calls For Tough Sentencing Rules
- September 15, 2000: Judge Removal Bill Won't Be Heard Soon
- September 14, 2000: Neighbors Want Pedophile Evicted
- September 11, 2000: Cellucci Asks Court To Cut Lopez's Duties
- September 7, 2000: Cross-Dresser's Sentence Sparks Concern
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