Judge’s 20-Year Reign of Alleged Sexual Misconduct Goes on Trial

A judicial disciplinary hearing will determine the future of California judge Jeffrey Johnson’s career on the bench, in light of a list of allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct and drunken behavior, reports Above the Law.

The Commission on Judicial Performance has begun a four-week proceeding to consider the 10 counts of alleged misconduct covering a period of 20 years. The defense plans to call 168 witnesses.

“Johnson has also responded to the controversy with a lawsuit of his own.” writes Above the Law’s Kathryn Rubino. “Last month he filed a $10 million lawsuit against the court and the administrative presiding justice, Elwood Lui, alleging emotional distress.”

Read the Above the Law article.