Post by Logan on Mar 3, 2016 4:10:22 GMT -6
Closing what it said was a lengthy and “sad chapter” in the history of the state’s judiciary, the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline late Tuesday banned former Family Court Judge Steven Jones from the bench for life.
In its unanimous decision, the seven-member commission said the imprisoned Jones was “forever banned” from serving in any judicial office, either elected or appointed, in the future.
The seven-page decision strongly rebuked Jones for thwarting the panel’s decade-long efforts to discipline him over “many troubling allegations of misconduct.”
The commission said Jones and his “cadre of attorneys” delayed the disciplinary proceedings at every turn, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Jones’ admitted role in a nearly $3 million investment fraud scheme led to the lifetime ban.
Read more: www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/ex-judge-steven-jones-banned-the-bench-life
In its unanimous decision, the seven-member commission said the imprisoned Jones was “forever banned” from serving in any judicial office, either elected or appointed, in the future.
The seven-page decision strongly rebuked Jones for thwarting the panel’s decade-long efforts to discipline him over “many troubling allegations of misconduct.”
The commission said Jones and his “cadre of attorneys” delayed the disciplinary proceedings at every turn, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Jones’ admitted role in a nearly $3 million investment fraud scheme led to the lifetime ban.
Read more: www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/ex-judge-steven-jones-banned-the-bench-life