News (Media Awareness Project) - US MI: Off Cloud, Back On Bench |
| Title: | US MI: Off Cloud, Back On Bench |
| Published On: | 2002-12-17 |
| Source: | New York Times (NY) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-21 17:00:55 |
MICHIGAN: OFF CLOUD, BACK ON BENCH
A judge who admitted to smoking marijuana began hearing cases again in
District Court in Traverse City. Judge Thomas S. Gilbert, 45, removed
himself from the bench in November after he was seen smoking marijuana in
October at a Rolling Stones concert. He completed an alcohol rehabilitation
program and will not hear cases involving alcohol or marijuana charges
indefinitely. The board of governors for the bar association representing
lawyers in the judge's district continues to call for Judge Gilbert's
resignation.
A judge who admitted to smoking marijuana began hearing cases again in
District Court in Traverse City. Judge Thomas S. Gilbert, 45, removed
himself from the bench in November after he was seen smoking marijuana in
October at a Rolling Stones concert. He completed an alcohol rehabilitation
program and will not hear cases involving alcohol or marijuana charges
indefinitely. The board of governors for the bar association representing
lawyers in the judge's district continues to call for Judge Gilbert's
resignation.
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