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Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Jun. 18, 2019

Panel finds Contra Costa County judge committed sexual harassment

A special masters panel found Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge John T. Laettner committed willful misconduct in office, including sexually harassing female attorneys and staff and having undisclosed ex parte communications with attorneys.

A panel investigating Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge John T. Laettner found he committed willful misconduct in office, including sexually harassing female attorneys and staff and having undisclosed ex parte communications with attorneys.

In its 144-page report, issued Friday, the panel of special masters appointed by the Commission on Judicial Performance sa...

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