Legal Opinion
In re Complaint Against Judge Harper
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided December 5, 1996No. 96-1551PublishedCited by 45 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrogan, C.J.
Respondent has objected to the board’s recommendation, and raises the following four propositions of law:
“[I] The Board of Commissioners improperly reviewed this proceeding after the unanimous panel recommendation of dismissal.
“[II] The Board of Commissioners incorrectly found that Respondent’s campaign television commercial undermined public confidence in the judiciary, when there was no evidence presented by Relator indicating any effect on public opinion or confidence.
“[Ill] Given Respondent’s core political speech protections, under the United States Constitution, Canons 7B(l)(a) and 2A…
2Cases cited33 opinions
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- Arnett v. KennedySupreme Court of the United States · 1974
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