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Panel seeks censure, coaching for foul-mouthed Kansas judge

by Associated Press
| February 28, 2020 12:30 PM

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A foul-mouthed Kansas judge who cursed at courthouse employees so often that a trial clerk kept a “swear journal” documenting his outbursts should be publicly censured and receive professional coaching, but not kicked off the bench, a disciplinary panel recommended Friday.

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