"One judge claims his colleagues have adopted a 'gangster mentality' in order to shut him up. Another compared the state board accusing him of serious misconduct to 'the Russian mafia.'"
"Judge Robert Draper, who is seeking reelection, has spent the last three years relegated to a room at the Santa Monica courthouse without a computer or caseload, described by two judges as a 'closet.'"
"In 2023, then-Presiding Justice Samantha Jessner stated that Draper was 'unable to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a judge' due to deteriorating mental and physical health."
"Draper has been accused of sexual harassment and making improper and biased comments by the judicial commission, which he is contesting."
Judicial elections in Los Angeles have become contentious, with allegations of misconduct against incumbents. Judge Robert Draper, 84, faces challenges due to health issues and accusations of sexual harassment. He has been deemed unable to fulfill his duties by peers but contests these claims. Judge Pat Connolly, 61, is also under scrutiny, facing opposition from Deputy District Attorney Paul Thompson. The elections have sparked debates about the integrity and accountability of judges in the local system.
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