CINCINNATI (AP) — An embattled Ohio juvenile court judge
has been indicted on eight felony charges, including tampering with
evidence, theft in office and forgery.
The charges were handed down Friday in an indictment against Hamilton County Judge Tracie Hunter.
Hunter didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment Friday. Her first court date has been set for
next Friday.
The
charges stem in part from allegations by a county prosecutor that
Hunter backdated at least two court records in "a conscious act of
deception" to prevent some of her rulings from being appealed and
possibly overturned.
Hunter also is accused of using her
county-issued credit card to pay court fees stemming from lawsuits
against her, and ordering that her brother — who used to provide
security for the court — be paid overtime.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — An embattled Ohio juvenile court judge
has been indicted on eight felony charges, including tampering with
evidence, theft in office and forgery.
The charges were handed down Friday in an indictment against Hamilton County Judge Tracie Hunter.
Hunter didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment Friday. Her first court date has been set for
next Friday.
The
charges stem in part from allegations by a county prosecutor that
Hunter backdated at least two court records in "a conscious act of
deception" to prevent some of her rulings from being appealed and
possibly overturned.
Hunter also is accused of using her
county-issued credit card to pay court fees stemming from lawsuits
against her, and ordering that her brother — who used to provide
security for the court — be paid overtime.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.