Disciplinary Counsel v. Russo

{¶ 1} We must decide in this case the appropriate sanction for respondent, a judge who has been convicted twice on charges of disorderly conduct because of physical altercations with a girlfriend. Respondent admits that his behavior violated ethical standards incumbent on the Ohio judiciary. The Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline has recommended a six-month suspension of his license to practice, with the suspension stayed in full on conditions, including two years of probation and the obligation to manage his alcohol dependency. We accept the admissions of judicial…