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Judges and Judiciary

Nov. 8, 2000

Jailing of S.F. Court Spectator Draws Fire

A controversial San Francisco misdemeanor judge added to his list of unorthodox rulings Monday when he held a courtroom spectator in contempt and had the man placed in custody after denying him counsel.

By Robert Selna
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        A controversial San Francisco misdemeanor judge added to his list of unorthodox rulings Monday when he held a courtroom spectator in contempt and had the man placed in custody after denying him counsel.
        Judge Thomas Mellon Jr., challenged last month by the Public ...

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