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PD TO TOBIN "MOVE SEIDMAN NOW!"

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The Public Defender has had enough of soon to be former judge Lee Seidman.  A slew of Motions To Disqualify are being filed, citing a number of grievances (click here for a sample motion).  Additionally, a letter has been sent to Chief Judge Victor Tobin, asking for Seidman's immediate transfer out of the criminal division.  That letter is found here, and it may be forwarded to the JQC. "We have taken the appropriate steps and the appropriate people/agencies will be notified," Howard Finkelstein said. Never a dull moment, for sure.  Now it's up to Tobin, who has been aware for some time of Seidman's excesses since losing the election in August.  Will the Public Defender receive the same prompt attention the SAO received in the Carlos Rodriguez affair?  Will Seidman, who is on vacation until early November, be moved as quickly as Rodriguez was? Stay tuned ...continue to full post

Full post as published by JAABlog on October 20, 2010 (boomark / email).