Richard T. Snyder, a non-attorney judge in Petersburgh, NY, resigned following controversial comments suggesting that all defendants before him were guilty. This statement raised serious concerns about his impartiality, prompting an investigation by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. They concluded that Snyder's actions undermined the judiciary's independence and integrity, indicating he was unfit for office. Following his resignation from the bench after a decade of service, the commission stated he would have faced disciplinary action had he not stepped down.
Snyder's belief that every defendant 'did something wrong' undermined judicial impartiality, compelling his resignation and highlighting the importance of maintaining an unbiased judiciary.
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct noted that Snyder's actions demonstrated unfitness for judicial office, saying he should have been disciplined if he hadn't resigned.
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