Allegations against judge prompt talk of criminal case

[douglas9]

Source: Associated Press

By JUAN A. LOZANO
Associated Press Writer

HOUSTON (AP) -- New accusations against a federal judge suspended for allegedly harassing a female employee has lawyers planning criminal complaints and discussing whether it would be handled at the state or federal level.

The attorney for the alleged victim said Monday he hopes to present a criminal complaint against U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent within two weeks.

The Judicial Council of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reprimanded Kent in September, ordering Kent on leave for four months. Kent, who worked in Galveston, had his court docket reallocated and he will be moved to Houston, about 50 miles northwest. He is still collecting his $165,000 annual salary while on leave.

At the time, Kent was accused of making inappropriate comments to female employees. But family and friends of Cathy McBroom, the alleged victim, now say Kent groped her in his chambers.

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[Cooley Hurd]

1. Aaaaaaaand, he's a... wait for it...

...REPUBLICAN! :wow: Color me shocked....

[kestrel91316]

2. No way!!!!!!!!! REALLY??????

[Dr.Phool]

3. Can't be.

She's a female, and it wasn't in a mens room.