"A Missouri judge known for dressing up as Elvis Presley in the courtroom has been removed from office by the Missouri Supreme Court, ending a nearly two-decade judicial career amid concerns that his behavior undermined the integrity of the judiciary. The decision last month by the state's highest court was a rejection of a previously negotiated disciplinary agreement. The state supreme court ordered Judge Matthew E.P. Thornhill, a St. Charles County, Missouri, judge, off the bench effective immediately, Legal Newsline reports."
"The state supreme court's decision was the culmination of a disciplinary process triggered by Thornhill's unconventional courtroom antics, which included wearing an Elvis Presley wig during proceedings and making frequent and irrelevant references to the late rock 'n' roll legend. He was known to also play Presley's music from his phone, even during the swearing-in of litigants, according to Legal Newsline."
Judge Matthew E.P. Thornhill of St. Charles County, Missouri, was removed from office by the Missouri Supreme Court effective immediately, ending a nearly two-decade judicial career. The court rejected a previously negotiated disciplinary agreement and ordered his immediate ouster. The disciplinary process centered on Thornhill's Elvis-themed courtroom antics, including wearing an Elvis Presley wig, making frequent irrelevant references to the singer, and playing Presley's music from his phone during proceedings and the swearing-in of litigants. The Missouri Commission on Retirement, Removal and Discipline of Judges labeled the conduct "Elvis Presley-related conduct" and found it eroded public confidence in the judiciary.
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