State Ex Rel. Counsel for Discipline v. Sutton

INTRODUCTION

On September 29, 2003, formal charges containing two counts were filed by the office of the Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court, relator, against John I. Sutton, respondent. Respondent’s answer disputed the allegations. A referee was appointed. On April 8, 2004, the referee’s hearing was held on the charges. Respondent appeared. Both the complainant, Ryan Weber, and respondent, testified. Twenty exhibits were admitted into evidence.

The referee filed a report on May 10, 2004. With respect to the charges, the referee concluded that respondent’s conduct had breached…