Stephen M. Stern and Christopher D. Becker v. John J. Mascio

OPINION

BOGGS, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiffs appeal the district court’s holding that defendant, a sitting judge of an Ohio trial court, enjoyed judicial immunity from a suit for money damages. Plaintiffs allege that the judge ordered them arrested and brought before his court and then attempted to fine both and imprison one for contempt, in violation of their federal constitutional rights and rights under state law. The district court held that the defendant acted in excess of his authority but not in the clear absence of all jurisdiction. We affirm the district court.

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