It appears that suspended Judge Steven Jones has decided to accept a plea deal that will likely get him no more than 27 months in prison as opposed to the 12 years he would have been facing if his federal fraud charges actually went to trial. In addition to whatever time he gets, he will be resigning from the bench (a job which he hasn’t performed in quite some time) and surrendering his law license. Our commenters brought up some good points yesterday. What does this whole experience with Jones say about the Commission on Judicial Discipline and our ability to remove/deal with corrupt judges? [RJ]
Here’s a couple looks at how the gay marriage cases oral arguments went yesterday. [RJ; Las Vegas Sun]
Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Coffin is questioning why a feasibility study report that was done on the proposed soccer stadium was not produced to the Council until after their meeting last week. Hmm…. [RJ]
Northeast Clark County experienced the worst flooding it has seen since 1981, including wiping out portions of the I-15 which may be closed for 3-4 days. If you’re headed to Mesquite or other destinations northward on the I-15, plan accordingly. [Fox5Vegas; Las Vegas Sun]
The Commission seems like kangaroo court, do they ever accomplish anything meaningful? What are they going to decide about Judge Rob Bare's election bribery scheme intended to be financed by his circle of corrupt attorney donors?
Since when has a felony conviction and prison precluded anyone from getting their license reinstated.
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September 9, 2014 11:05 pm
Disappointing end to the Steve Jones matter. He'll get the last laugh – at the Nevada taxpayers' expense. Some easy time and then retire on a cushy state pension. Nice!
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September 12, 2014 1:32 am
Nothing happened with the Rob Bare/Dave Thomas/Bob Eglet/Randall Tindall thing. Am I wrong? Is there a judicial ethics complaint against Bare. Doubtful. Does 9:30 am know something? Do tell, inquiring minds want to know.
The Commission seems like kangaroo court, do they ever accomplish anything meaningful? What are they going to decide about Judge Rob Bare's election bribery scheme intended to be financed by his circle of corrupt attorney donors?
@ 9:30 AM: Thanks Tindall.
Since when has a felony conviction and prison precluded anyone from getting their license reinstated.
Disappointing end to the Steve Jones matter. He'll get the last laugh – at the Nevada taxpayers' expense. Some easy time and then retire on a cushy state pension. Nice!
Nothing happened with the Rob Bare/Dave Thomas/Bob Eglet/Randall Tindall thing. Am I wrong? Is there a judicial ethics complaint against Bare. Doubtful. Does 9:30 am know something? Do tell, inquiring minds want to know.