misconduct
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It’s doubtful that Ross or any judge would exhibit such leniency from the bench when confronted with litigants’ similar misconduct.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
In September 2025, after a law clerk reported misconduct to the chief district court judge, Ross initially lied about it.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
In late May, the 77th Street gang squad was temporarily disbanded amid an internal investigation into misconduct that was allegedly driven by a push to seize illegal firearms.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
His exit followed that of co-presenter Gregg Wallace, who was sacked after 45 allegations of misconduct against him were upheld.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Michael and I put a petition together that asserted all of these claims, including police and prosecutorial misconduct, and filed it in the Monroe County Circuit Court.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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