“A federal grand jury investigating state trial lawyers, judges and a Supreme Court justice could consider indictments as early as this week.” (Jerry Mitchell, “Justice investigation may end this week”, Jackson Clarion Ledger, Jul. 23). And the Mississippi Supreme Court has issued a new rule providing “that in multi-judge districts and courts, civil cases shall be assigned immediately by a random method when the complaint is filed,” so that no one would know in advance who the judge was. “The problem is a few members of the bar are trying to manipulate the system to get the judge that they want,” said Chief Justice Edwin L. Pittman. (“Judge selection process revised”, AP/Jackson Clarion Ledger, May 31).
Mississippi probers could consider indictments this week
“A federal grand jury investigating state trial lawyers, judges and a Supreme Court justice could consider indictments as early as this week.” (Jerry Mitchell, “Justice investigation may end this week”, Jackson Clarion Ledger, Jul. 23). And the Mississippi Supreme Court has issued a new rule providing “that in multi-judge districts and courts, civil cases shall […]
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