In Re the Formal Inquiry Concerning Fuller
South Dakota Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.
[¶ 1.] The Judicial Qualifications Commission (Commission) has unanimously recommended to this Court that Judge A.P. “Pete” Fuller be removed or retired as a circuit court judge. Judge Fuller has petitioned for modification or rejection of this recommendation. At oral argument, Judge Fuller’s counsel recommended a public censure and reinstatement with conditions attached to it.
[¶ 2.] Upon our independent inquiry, this Court has determined that the evidence clearly and convincingly proves that Judge Fuller engaged in conduct that merits this Court ordering his…
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