The way to a better judiciary
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We’ve watched several New Mexico judges go down in flames recently. I have to wonder who around our judges is holding them accountable when they are out of line and offering help when they need it. Continue Reading
Murphy’s lawyer says new charge is politically motivated
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The attorney representing Third Judicial Judge Mike Murphy says the judge’s Thursday arrest on a new felony charge is politically motivated. Continue Reading
Judge Murphy arrested on new bribery charge
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UPDATED: Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, already indicted on bribery charges and suspended from the bench, was arrested this morning on a new bribery charge. Continue Reading
DA votes on continuing victim notification system released
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The head of the state district attorney’s association has disclosed how each district attorney voted during two recent votes on whether to continue an automated system that notifies victims and others of court hearings. Continue Reading
Murphy seeks dismissal of charges
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The lawyer representing Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy has filed several motions seeking the dismissal of bribery charges against his client. Continue Reading
DAs reverse vote, continue victim notification system
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The state’s district attorneys have agreed to take a company that provides a victim notification system up on its offer to continue the service for two months for free while they seek other funding to keep the system going. Continue Reading
Judiciary will handle Murphy case responsibly, Daniels says
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The chief justice of the N.M. Supreme Court says that, at the conclusion of the bribery case involving District Judge Mike Murphy, the state’s judges will be able to hold their heads high because the judiciary will have handled the case responsibly. Continue Reading
Murphy trial set for November
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The criminal trial of indicted Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy will be held in November, the case’s judge decided at a hearing held today. Continue Reading
Police execute search warrants in Murphy case
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State police on Thursday executed two search warrants as part of the ongoing investigation into allegations of bribery involving judges in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
Murphy faces additional misdemeanor charge
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UPDATED: Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, already facing felony bribery charges, is now facing an additional misdemeanor charge of violating the state’s Governmental Conduct Act. Continue Reading
Politicking is part of the process for becoming a judge
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Campaign contributors often get appointments. The line between politicking and bribery is crossed when the donation buys the appointment or is intended to influence the process. Did indicted Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy cross that line? Continue Reading
Richardson-era judges gave more
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An analysis of political contributions by judges finds that “Richardson-era judges on average contributed far more to political campaigns in recent years than did judges enrobed during previous administrations.” Continue Reading
Judges should have reported Murphy’s claims
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The Code of Judicial Conduct requires judges to report colleagues who are likely committing ethical violations, and yet, for years, many judges knew about the pay-to-play claims Judge Mike Murphy was making, but no one reported them. Continue Reading
Martin says he agreed to not hear criminal cases
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District Judge Jim T. Martin says he agreed to not hear criminal cases for the time being because of “one-sided reports to the media” that could lead to criticism of decisions he would make in such cases. Continue Reading
Chief justice says he didn’t buy his job
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UPDATED: A statement in a law enforcement report might imply that the N.M. Supreme Court’s chief justice may have paid a bribe in exchange for his job, but Charles W. Daniels says he did no such thing. Continue Reading