Richardson didn’t exploit judicial selection process
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My firsthand experience is that Governor Bill Richardson took the job of appointing judges seriously and deliberated carefully about the merits of every candidate he considered. Continue Reading
Murphy pleads not guilty, posts bond
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Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy pleaded not guilty today to felony bribery charges. He was booked and fingerprinted at the courthouse, but posted bond and was not taken to the county jail. Continue Reading
Judge Martin won’t hear criminal cases for now
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District Judge Jim T. Martin won’t hear criminal cases for the time being because of an investigation that has already resulted in bribery charges against another judge and has led Martin to retain an attorney. Continue Reading
Richardson denies judicial bribery allegations
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Former Gov. Bill Richardson says any suggestion that campaign contributions influenced his judicial appointments is “outrageous and defamatory.” Continue Reading
DWI conviction ends Robles’ judicial career
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N.M. Court of Appeals Judge Robert E. Robles, who pleaded guilty to drunken driving in March, has agreed to retire from the bench and never again seek a judgeship. Continue Reading
Murphy suspended without pay
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UPDATED: The N.M. Supreme Court has suspended Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, who was indicted last week on bribery charges. Continue Reading
Martinez calls Murphy indictment ‘deeply troubling’
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Gov. Susana Martinez issued a statement today calling the indictment of Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy “deeply troubling.” Continue Reading
Potential threat from Murphy may have led to increased security
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Three days before security was beefed up for a closed-door hearing in the case against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, the court’s staff attorney reported a possible threat from Murphy to law enforcement. Continue Reading
Report details allegations against Murphy
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Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy allegedly said he gave $4,000 to get appointed to the bench by then-Gov. Bill Richardson in 2006, and told several people that other judicial applicants had to give money as well, according to witness statements. Continue Reading
Murphy charged with bribery, other felonies
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A grand jury indicted Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on four felony counts including bribery Friday evening, but the facts upon which the charges are based remain secret for now. Continue Reading
Murphy grand jury now scheduled to meet Friday
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UPDATED: An early morning hearing in the bribery case against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy ended up lasting all day, and a grand jury that was scheduled to meet today has been delayed until Friday. Heath Haussamen will tweet live from district court as the situation develops Friday. Continue Reading
Murphy grand jury meets today; NMPolitics.net to tweet from district court
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A grand jury is scheduled to meet today at 9 a.m. to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on charges including bribery. Heath Haussamen will be at the district courthouse in Las Cruces tweeting live updates. Continue Reading
Grand jury meets May 12 in Murphy case
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A grand jury is scheduled to meet May 12 to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on charges including bribery, the special prosecutor assigned to the case confirmed today. Continue Reading
Silver City judge holds hearing in Murphy case
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A judge based in Silver City has apparently been assigned by the N.M. Supreme Court to handle some matters related to the investigation of bribery allegations against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy. Continue Reading
Supreme Court rejects request to suspend Murphy
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The N.M. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request to suspend Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, who is facing possible indictment on bribery charges. Continue Reading