Sunday, July 18, 2010

Former GA Judge Arrested for Theft and Exploitation

Chief Magistrate Judge Chris Mathis is free on bond after being arrested on charges that include theft and exploitation of an elderly person, stemming from his operation of a cattle business.

He was released from the Floyd County Jail on a $500,000 bond to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, then was released from the Polk County Jail on $25,000 bond.

Warrants say the 45-year-old Mathis is accused of taking money with a promise to purchase cattle, but instead converted the funds for his own use.

Mathis resigned as judge May 13. District Attorney Leigh Patterson said she had received information about allegations of misconduct by Mathis.

Full Article and Source:
Former Floyd County Judge Charged With Theft

5 comments:

  1. Now he's got to lose his law license!

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  3. He should also be forced to pay resitution.

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  4. He should be subjected to a stiffer penalty as well because of his position and breech of the public's trust.

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  5. What a sorry excuse for a human being...

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