Probate Judge Martin Gillette said this week he has no intention of suspending Wise until the Judicial Qualifications Commission's (JQC) investigation is complete. The JQC accused Wise on Oct. 19 of multiple ethics charges, including receiving kickbacks, ordering a county employee to forge Gillette's signature, pre-signing marriage licenses and refusing to perform weddings she is sworn to officiate, instead referring the parties to local private wedding companies.
"We don't send people to prison unless they are convicted of something," Gillette said. "This is the same theory."
Gillette, who will retire as probate judge in January and is slated to be replaced by Wise, declined to comment when asked about the possibility that illegal activity could be occurring in his office.
Gillette also said he does not believe the charges against Wise are true.
"This is all a bunch of crap as far as I'm concerned," he said, noting his knowledge of the situation is limited. "You don't treat people that way unless they are found guilty of something, would be my policy."
No judge has ever successfully defended themselves against JQC charges, according to records found on the commission's website, www.gajqc.com. Gillette also declined to comment on whether that fact changed how he perceives the situation."
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Accused Probate Judge Still on Bench
You don't go to jail for what she;s accused of?
ReplyDeleteGimme a break!
Judge Shirley Wise remaining on the bench sure makes the state of Georgia look like a bunch of fools. Thanks for posting, NASGA. You've got my blood boiling first thing this morning.
ReplyDeleteOK, they've left Shirley Wise on the bench knowing of the seriousness of the allegations.
ReplyDeleteNow, I would say if she is convicted, then any case she has touched during this time must be re-opened and investigated.
JQC is a joke, they don't do any thing for our country. The Judges and Attorneys have a long standing, they are trashing our country. JQC has just got to go! Fire them all! Florida's JQC is as corrupt as ever!
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