Justice Ziegler's Misconduct Case Moves Ahead

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WEST BEND (AP) - State Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler's case of judicial misconduct moved ahead Monday as a special panel of judges heard arguments that she be reprimanded and not removed from office.

The case against Ziegler, who admitted violating the state's code of judicial ethics while a Washington County circuit judge, is a first for Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has never disciplined one of its own members, and a sitting justice has never been the subject of an investigation that could end with members of the court meting out punishment.

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Justice Ziegler's Misconduct Case Moves Ahead

A special panel of three state Appeals Court judges heard arguments from Ziegler's lawyers and the Judicial Commission on Monday. They will recommend a penalty to Ziegler's colleagues on the Supreme Cou...

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