"to add levity at times when I thought it would help relax litigants."
"I now recognize that this could affect the integrity and solemnity of the proceedings."
"the King of Rock 'n' Roll"
Judge Matthew Thornhill of the St. Charles County Circuit Court agreed to a disciplinary deal that would shorten his time on the bench. The agreement calls for a six-month unpaid suspension, followed by 18 more months on the bench and then resignation; it is pending before the Missouri Supreme Court. Thornhill said he used Elvis-themed antics to add levity but acknowledged those actions could affect the integrity and solemnity of proceedings. The commission faulted him for political comments and repeatedly wearing an Elvis wig, playing Elvis songs in court, and mentioning Elvis lyrics or dates when irrelevant.
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