US EditionMissouri judge who wore an Elvis wig and often played his music in court agrees to step down
Judge Matthew Thornhill accepted a six-month unpaid suspension and 18-month return before retirement after repeated Elvis-themed courtroom misconduct and political activity violations.
- A judge in the US resigned after being disciplined for wearing an Elvis wig in court and playing Elvis music while presiding over cases.
- The judge sometimes referenced Elvis lyrics or offered litigants options on how they wanted to be sworn in, including with Elvis music.
- The commission found the judge's Elvis antics violated rules requiring judges to maintain decorum and promote confidence in the judiciary.
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Missouri judge who wore an Elvis wig and often played his music in court agrees to step down
A Missouri judge who wore an Elvis Presley wig in his courtroom and played the singer’s music from his phone during court proceedings has agreed to a deal that would cut his career on the bench short.
Missouri judge who wore an Elvis wig and often played his music in court agrees to step down
A Missouri judge who wore an Elvis Presley wig in his courtroom and played the singer’s music from his phone during court proceedings has agreed to a deal that would cut his career on the bench short. St. Charles County…
Missouri judge who wore an Elvis wig and often played his music in court agrees to step down
A Missouri judge who wore an Elvis Presley wig in his courtroom and played the singer’s music from his phone during court proceedings has agreed to a deal that would cut his career on the bench short. St. Charles County…
Missouri judge who wore an Elvis wig and often played his music in court agrees to step down
A Missouri judge who wore an Elvis Presley wig in his courtroom and played the singer's music from his phone during court proceedings has agreed to a deal that would cut his career on the bench short. Judge Matthew Thornhill in suburban St. Louis faces a six-month unpaid suspension under the deal he reached with [...]
Missouri judge who wore an Elvis wig and often played his music in court agrees to step down
A Missouri judge who wore an Elvis Presley wig in his courtroom and played the singer’s music from his phone during court proceedings has agreed to a deal that would cut his career on the bench short. St. Charles County…
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