On Friday, Marshall County circuit court judge Jamie Jameson was suspended with pay following testimony that he pressured a lawyer practicing in his court to support his reelection campaign.
The Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission voted 3-2 on Friday to suspend Jameson. The daylong hearing in Hopkinsville included testimony from an attorney that said Jameson repeatedly asked him to support Jameson's reelection campaign. Jameson was also accused of unbecoming conduct.
The panel viewed a number of videos showing Jameson’s courtroom demeanor and use of his contempt power. Jameson testified on his own behalf, at one point telling commissioners they were being used for political purposes.
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