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Judge Jameson suspended; says commission is 'being used'

Judge Jameson suspended; says commission is 'being used'
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By The Associated Press
Aug. 14, 2022 | HOPKINSVILLE
By The Associated Press Aug. 14, 2022 | 04:00 PM | HOPKINSVILLE
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.

 

File photo - Marshall County Circuit Court Judge Jamie Jameson listens to proceedings during a hearing at the Marshall County Judicial Building in Benton in March 2018. Jameson was suspended with pay on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, following testimony that he pressured a lawyer practicing in his court to support his reelection campaign. (Ryan Hermens/via AP, File)

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