What happened to judge Newell?
What happened to judge Newell?
Maryland State Police said in September that Newell was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound the same day FBI agents went to his house to arrest him. In July, police responded to a cabin on Hoopers Island where Newell had taken local children on retreats.
What did judge Jonathan Newell do?
The criminal complaint states investigators found digital devices that continued numerous videos of juvenile boys showering and that in some of the videos, Newell was seen setting up the camera in the bathroom. Seven other juveniles interviewed by authorities said Newell checked their bodies for ticks.
Who is judge Jonathan Newell?
Jonathan Newell is a judge of the Second Judicial Circuit in Maryland. He was appointed by Republican Governor Larry Hogan on July 1, 2016, to replace Judge Karen A. Murphy Jensen.
Was judge Jonathan Newell a Democrat?
In 2016, Newell, a Republican, was appointed as a judge to Caroline County’s only circuit court by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. He held onto that role in 2018 and was serving a 15-year term before taking his life.
What happened to Judge Murphy?
Judge Murphy’s grievous misconduct became a national spectacle and an embarrassment to Florida’s judicial system. We conclude that, through his misconduct, Judge Murphy surrendered his privilege to serve in our court system.”
Who is the circuit court judge in Caroline County Maryland?
CAROLINE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT. HEATHER LYNN PRICE, County Administrative Judge, Caroline County Circuit Court, 2nd Judicial Circuit, since January 21, 2022.
