Peekskill City Court Judge Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations
Peekskill City Court Judge Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations

Peekskill City Court Judge Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations

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Reginald J. Johnson, a judge of the Peekskill City Court, announced his resignation effective September 30, following formal charges of misconduct by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The allegations against Johnson include dismissing traffic tickets due to personal relationships, making inappropriate sexual remarks, and creating a hostile work environment, which have reportedly caused emotional distress among court staff. Johnson, who has been a judge since 2014 and was the first African-American judge in Peekskill's history, will also never seek judicial office again as part of his resignation agreement. The Commission's administrator criticized Johnson's actions, stating they undermine the integrity and decorum of the judicial system. Johnson has denied the allegations against him but agreed to the resignation to avoid further proceedings. His current term was set to expire in 2033.

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