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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ind. Courts - Madison Circuit Court Judge Fredrick R. Spencer is resigning effective September 25, 2009
Announcement from the Indiana Courts public information office:
Madison Circuit Court Judge Fredrick R. Spencer is resigning as Judge of the Madison Circuit Court effective September 25, 2009. The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications was investigating Judge Spencer's conduct regarding the State v. Ward case (48C01-0612-MR-00480). The Commission decided to close its investigation in light of Judge Spencer's resignation, as the Commission determined that a prompt resignation was in the best interest of the judiciary and the public.Judge Spencer is sending a letter to Governor Daniels informing the administration of his resignation. The Governor appoints a judge to fill the vacancy. Meantime, the Indiana Supreme Court will appoint a judge pro tem.
For background see this ILB entry from April 30th, linking to this still-available and detailed Anderson Herald Bulletin story, reported by Stephen Dick.
See also this entry from Oct. 29, 2008, headed "Supreme Court won’t halt molest trial."
More recently, see this August 21st ILB entry headed "Appeals court upholds child molester ruling"; complaints aganst judge.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on September 23, 2009 05:06 PM
Posted to Indiana Courts