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Arkansas judge’s online comments investigated
By: The Associated Press//March 6, 2014//
Listen to this articleLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas judge has admitted that he posted a series of anonymous online comments that critics say are racist, sexist and otherwise inappropriate, including one in which he revealed alleged details of confidential proceedings involving actress Charlize Theron’s adoption of her son.
Circuit Judge Mike Maggio acknowledged Wednesday that he posted the comments on a Louisiana State University fan message board, Tiger Droppings, under the pseudonym “geauxjudge.” He also ended his campaign for a seat on the Arkansas Court of Appeals.
“I take full responsibility for the comments that have been attributed to me,” Maggio said in a statement. “I apologize deeply for my lapse in personal judgment and for that, I have no excuse. The comments posted were not acceptable. These comments are not a reflection of who I am.”
The state’s Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission is investigating Maggio’s postings, said its executive director, David Sachar.
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