Jones argued in a Dec. 29 motion to dismiss that the plaintiff, Michael D. Van Deelen, can't sue over his confirmation of a reorganization plan because it was a core judicial function for which judges have immunity, report Law360 and Reuters.
Van Deelen had earlier revealed the relationship allegations—received in an anonymous letter—when he sought Jones' recusal in his June 2020 fraud and conspiracy case against employees of offshore drilling company McDermott International.
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