Thursday, April 15, 2010

Ex-Judge Disbarred for Abuse More Than 30 Years Ago

The Delaware Supreme Court ordered the disbarment of a former judge who admitted earlier this year to sexually abusing an 11-year-old boy more than 30 years ago.

William C. Bradley Jr.'s disbarment was based on a "professional misconduct involving moral turpitude," according to the one-page order the state's highest court.

Neither Bradley, 72, nor his attorney, Mason Turner, could be reached for comment.

A week after resigning as Court of Common Pleas judge in January, Bradley admitted to molesting Gregory Kelly at his home: "On or about the evening of Dec. 28, 1975, and Dec. 29, 1975, while present in my home located in Townsend, Delaware, I molested Gregory Kelly, then age 11, through inappropriate sexual contact. I deeply regret any harm I have caused to Gregory Kelly and his family."

The statement, and an undisclosed cash payment, were part of a settlement arising out of a lawsuit filed by Kelly in U.S. District Court in Wilmington.

Full Article and Source:
Delaware Courts: Ex-Judge Disbarred for Abuse

5 comments:

  1. This is going to be a good story to watch. How did they find out about the incident? Was it reported then and covered up?

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  2. I believe William C. Bradley Jr. deeply regrets his past catching up with him.

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  3. 30 years ago? Thank goodness he is finally being held accountable!

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  4. I think the statute of limitations is tolled when there is an "infant" involved.

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  5. Wow, either Delaware has high standards or someone didn't like this guy. We can't get judges disbarred in my state, and they are committing crimes now.

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