Reply #16: No judges have a code (written) of ethics that extends beyond their [View All]

duties and behaviors on the bench and I am betting that in it expressing bias or mocking races is covered. Ethics vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction i.e. federal canons may vary from local and state codes of ethics but most would cover acting in the manner in which he did. Since he can use the title JUDGE on his private stationary and in his private dealings, he must live up to that title in his private dealings..but truth be told..most companies have SOME statement in their company policy about how one must behave even OFF the clock if they are representing the company in some way shape or form and many people fail to consider this in their daily doings. That is why I suspect if a social worker were to mock minorities or someone that works for a non-profit, they too might very well face some disciplinary action.

On edit: as to the last sentence and him possibly using the blackface to identify with his cases, I would VENTURE to guess that HAD he presented himself in that manner and DEFENDED himself FOR that reason, he probably would NOT have been disciplined. I am siding toward him making a mockery of people who come before him but that's because I know lots of judges and go to parties with them ;-)