KentuckyKentucky Senate censures justice and directs conduct complaint
The Senate censures Justice Kelly Thompson and directs its research commission director to file a complaint about his remarks with the Judicial Conduct Commission.
What it does
The Senate censures Justice Kelly Thompson over remarks it says threatened people involved in current or future impeachment proceedings with discipline or prosecution.
The Senate directs its research commission director to file a complaint against Justice Thompson with the Judicial Conduct Commission and include a copy of the resolution.
Argument forCommission review could give an independent body a chance to assess whether Justice Thompson’s remarks warrant discipline.
Argument againstA complaint could lead to an investigation of Justice Thompson’s conduct and possible discipline if the commission finds good cause.
More detail
The Senate censures Justice Kelly Thompson over remarks it says threatened attorneys and legislators with professional discipline and criminal prosecution. The censure concerns attorneys and legislators taking part in current or future impeachment proceedings.
The Legislative Research Commission director must file a complaint in the Senate’s name against Justice Thompson with the Judicial Conduct Commission and attach the resolution. The complaint concerns Justice Thompson’s remarks about attorneys and legislators involved in current or future impeachment proceedings.
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- Introduced
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Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Apr 15adopted by voice voteAdopted
- Apr 15to Committee on Committees (S)Minor
- Apr 15introduced in SenateIntroduced
Government & Ethics