Florida Supreme Court Suspends Judge Culver

Seminole County Judge Wayne Culver has been suspended without pay for 60 days by the Florida Supreme Court due to inappropriate behavior during court proceedings in 2022, including using profanity towards a defendant. The court found that Culver violated several judicial conduct canons, leading to a public reprimand alongside his suspension. In a separate case, Polk County Judge John Flynn received a 25-day suspension and a public reprimand for expressing potential bias towards law enforcement during his campaign, breaching multiple judicial conduct rules. The Florida Supreme Court's disciplinary actions illustrate ongoing scrutiny of judicial behavior in Florida, with the court emphasizing the need for integrity and professionalism among judges. Additionally, the Supreme Court recently disciplined four attorneys for various misconduct, reinforcing the standards expected within the legal profession.