In the Matter of James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks pled nolo contendere to six counts of sexual battery and four counts of simple battery (intentional physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature). These charges involve nine different women in three counties occurring from June 1990, to July 1992. Brooks was sentenced to 36 months nonreporting probation, a fine of $3,000 and payment up to $2,800 in psychological counseling for Brooks’ victims. Additionally, the acceptance of the plea was conditioned upon Brooks leaving the superior court branch of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit and not seeking senior judge status.

The…