Tuesday, June 2, 2020

CJP Orders Justice Removed

The Recorder reports: Appeals Judge Jeffrey Johnson Is Ordered Removed Over Sexual Misconduct

Jeffrey Johnson, the Second District Court of Appeal associate justice accused of sexually harassing numerous women, including a colleague on the bench, has been ordered removed from office by the Commission on Judicial Performance.

In a 111-page order issued Tuesday, the commission said it found Johnson committed 18 counts of prejudicial misconduct and refused to take responsibility for his mistreatment of coworkers or alcohol-fueled misbehavior.

LA Times article here.