Broome Family Court Judge Richard Miller Removed from Office
Broome County Family Court Judge Richard Miller II is out of a job for repeated instances of misconduct while in office.
Miller's removal took effect immediately as the New York State Court of Appeals Thursday accepted a determination made by the Commission on Judicial Conduct.
According to the commission, Miller was fired for repeatedly making sexist and demeaning statements to a woman who worked as a court clerk. He also had screamed and belittled another court clerk by filing a complaint against her after she complained about him.
Miller also was found to have not properly disclosed outside income.
Commission administrator Robert Tembeckjian issued a statement saying "it is never easy or pleasant" to fire a judge for misconduct. But, he added, the court decision should reassure the public that judges in New York will be held to "high ethical standards."
Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: bob@wnbf.com
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