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Broward judge to be publicly reprimanded Feb. 7

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The Florida Supreme CourtĀ on Monday “commanded” a Broward judge to come to Tallahassee Feb. 7 for a public reprimand. Circuit Judge John Patrick ContiniĀ also must write a letter of apology, undergo judicial mentoring, complete a mental health program, and pay administrativeĀ costs, according to a court order. HeĀ was brought up on judicial misconduct charges last year. Contini was accused of sending a document on how to argue for lesser sentences to an assistant public defender without giving a copy to prosecutors.…

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Supreme Court could reprimand judge over “undignified conduct”

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The Florida Supreme Court is signaling it agrees with the proposed punishment for a Broward judge. A panel of the Judicial Qualifications Commission had recommended a public reprimand, mentoring and stress management classes afterĀ Circuit Judge John Patrick Contini was brought up on judicial conduct charges last year. The court issued an order to Contini on Monday “to show cause, on or before July 5, why the recommended action should not be granted.” He was accused of sending a document on…

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