In its complaint to the Courts Commission, the Judiciary Board stated that Duebbert’s first effort to obscure the truth came during his interview with two investigators from the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis on Dec. 30, 2016.
The Judiciary Board also said in its complaint against Duebbert that he “falsely recounted” what he told police in the taped 2016 interview during its investigation of his actions in May and June 2017.
In its order, the Courts Commission found that the Judiciary Board presented clear and convincing evidence that Duebbert had violated the Code of Judicial Conduct. It also states he “engaged in conduct that that was prejudicial to the administration of justice and brought the judicial office into disrepute” by lying under oath.
In its order, the Courts Commission found that the Judiciary Board presented clear and convincing evidence that Duebbert had violated the Code of Judicial Conduct. It also states he “engaged in conduct that that was prejudicial to the administration of justice and brought the judicial office into disrepute” by lying under oath.
Louis on Dec. 30, 2016.
A St. Clair County jury acquitted Fields of the murder charge on Dec. 10, 2018.
CHICAGO — The Illinois Courts Commission has removed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ronald R. Duebbert from office after concluding he “demonstrated an utter disregard for the integrity and respect of the judiciary” by lying to police during a murder investigation in 2016 and to Judiciary Board members in subsequent interviews.
During that phone call, Fields told Duebbert he had “nothing to do” with the Silas’ murder. Duebbert insisted Fields turn himself in, court documents from Duebbert’s defense stated. Fields did so and was in police custody no later than 10:30 a.m.
In its decision against Duebbert, the Courts Commission found that Duebbert’s misconduct was not an isolated incident, as he had lied multiple times throughout the course of the investigation. No matter if Duebbert had acted in or out of the courtroom, the misconduct was “intolerable” for a sworn officer of the court, the commission wrote.
The decision also claims that Duebbert has never acknowledged his own wrongdoing and that he “exploited his position to satisfy his personal desires” by shifting the focus away from his involvement with Fields and discussed press coverage and that reporters had contacted him.
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In its order, the Courts Commission found that the Judiciary Board presented clear and convincing evidence that Duebbert had violated the Code of Judicial Conduct. It also states he “engaged in conduct that that was prejudicial to the administration of justice and brought the judicial office into disrepute” by lying under oath.
Louis on Dec. 30, 2016.
A St. Clair County jury acquitted Fields of the murder charge on Dec. 10, 2018.
CHICAGO — The Illinois Courts Commission has removed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ronald R. Duebbert from office after concluding he “demonstrated an utter disregard for the integrity and respect of the judiciary” by lying to police during a murder investigation in 2016 and to Judiciary Board members in subsequent interviews.
During that phone call, Fields told Duebbert he had “nothing to do” with the Silas’ murder. Duebbert insisted Fields turn himself in, court documents from Duebbert’s defense stated. Fields did so and was in police custody no later than 10:30 a.m.
In its decision against Duebbert, the Courts Commission found that Duebbert’s misconduct was not an isolated incident, as he had lied multiple times throughout the course of the investigation. No matter if Duebbert had acted in or out of the courtroom, the misconduct was “intolerable” for a sworn officer of the court, the commission wrote.
The decision also claims that Duebbert has never acknowledged his own wrongdoing and that he “exploited his position to satisfy his personal desires” by shifting the focus away from his involvement with Fields and discussed press coverage and that reporters had contacted him.