Judges and Judiciary
Dec. 6, 2001
Veteran Judge Says Police Scandal Opened His Eyes
VAN NUYS - For Judge John S. Fisher, a former prosecutor and son of a Los Angeles police officer, the Rampart scandal was an eye-opener. Since news broke that some LAPD officers planted evidence and lied under oath, Fisher has taken a different view of sworn statements by police officers and some types of plea bargains.
John S. Fisher
Superior Court Judge
Los Angeles
Career highlights: Appointed by Gov. Deukmejian, Los Angeles Superior Court, July 13, 1989; appointed by Deukmejian, Los Angeles Municipal Court, Feb. 4, 1988; deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County, 1975-88
Law school: Southwestern University School of Law, 1975
Age: 52
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