Judge Misconduct: Viewing Litigant Social Media Activity Prohibited - CJP Decision and Order
California Commission on Judicial Performance Decision and Order Imposing Public Admonishment. In the Matter Concerning Commissioner Alan Friedenthal, Los Angeles County Superior Court. "[H]is misconduct includes inappropriately commenting on complaints made against him, independently investigating facts, and failing to disclose on the record information that was reasonably relevant to the question of disqualification."
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Viewing Social Media Posts Constitutes Violation of Canon 3B(7)
Viewing Social Media Posts Constitutes Violation of Canon 3B(7)
Commenting on Complaints, Viewing Litigant Web Posts, Investigating Facts, Failing to Disclose Conflicts of Interest
Commenting on Complaints, Viewing Litigant Web Posts, Investigating Facts, Failing to Disclose Conflicts of Interest
Complete CJP Decision and Order Imposing Public Admonishment
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