San Bernardino County Judge Rebuked

The state Commission on Judicial Performance says Judge John B. Gibson failed 'to act in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity of the judiciary.'

A San Bernardino County judge who was disciplined a decade ago for making sexually suggestive comments and for other inappropriate conduct toward women was publicly admonished [12/14] for making crude gestures and improper remarks.

Among the incidents that led to his latest discipline, Superior Court Judge John B. Gibson displayed sarcasm and annoyance toward a female defense attorney during a hearing in May, according to the state's Commission on Judicial Performance.

Gibson later spoke to the attorney in his chambers, showing irritation with her as he criticized a male lawyer who had appeared on her behalf at a hearing earlier in the day, the commission said. Gibson told the woman that the male lawyer was incompetent and went on to describe him as standing in court picking his nose. As part of the criticism, Gibson said either that the attorney was scratching his genitals or scratching his buttocks, according to the commission's report.

Although his exact words were unclear, Gibson illustrated his remark with gestures, the commission said.

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San Bernardino County Judge Rebuked for Crude Gestures, Improper Remarks