In the Matter of Peeples

Respondent, Circuit Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit, is charged with several acts of judicial misconduct. A Panel of Hearing Masters found Respondent had (1) lent the prestige of his office to advance the private interests of another; (2) given false testimony at a civil trial; and (3) served as executor of an estate while a judge. The Judicial Standards Commission, affirming these findings and, in addition, holding that Respondent had engaged in the practice of law, recommended he receive a public reprimand. We agree with its recommendation as. to the appropriate sanction.

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