June 6th 2024.
The legal world was rocked when news broke that Acting State Supreme Court Judge Mark Grisanti would no longer be serving on the bench. This decision came after a heated incident in June 2020 involving a parking space, caught on a body camera and making headlines across the country.
In the midst of a dispute over a parking spot, Judge Grisanti was seen on video pushing a police officer in a physical altercation. The incident took place in Buffalo, New York, where Grisanti was serving as an acting State Supreme Court Justice. It all began when Grisanti called 911 after noticing a neighbor's car in his driveway. The state Commission on Judicial Conduct later reported that Grisanti and his wife, both shirtless, got into a shouting match with their neighbors, leading to the arrival of two police officers.
As tensions escalated, one of the officers attempted to handcuff Grisanti's wife, resulting in him yelling profanities and even mentioning his family members who are police officers. The judge was eventually handcuffed himself, but according to the commission, he continued to drop names of high-ranking officials, including the Mayor of Buffalo.
Despite serving as a "holdover" since his Court of Claims term expired in 2023, Grisanti's name was not included on Governor Kathy Hochul's list of nominees for reappointment. The state Senate's Judicial Committee also chose not to reappoint him, according to Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, a spokesman for the commission. Grisanti's lawyer, Terrence Connors, stated that his client had not received any correspondence about not being reappointed as of Wednesday. Grisanti had been serving on the court since 2015.
In light of these events, Connors shared, "Lawyers and judges who best know his work want him to continue on the bench." However, it seems that Grisanti's time on the bench has come to an end, as court spokesman Al Baker confirmed that he will only remain in his position until a new judge takes over.
This is not the only recent incident involving a judge in the US. In January, a judge in a Las Vegas court was attacked by a felon during a sentencing, causing chaos and shock in the courtroom.
Stay up-to-date with the latest news by following us on Metro. You can also join our community on Whatsapp for breaking news and juicy stories. Despite the state Commission on Judicial Conduct's findings that the incident was not severe enough to warrant removal from his position, Judge Grisanti will no longer be serving on the bench. It seems that the drama surrounding this case is far from over.
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