MT Supreme Court Orders Suspension, Public Censure

KULR-8 Television, Billings, MT
BILLINGS - The Montana Supreme Court orders the suspension and public censure for District Judge G. Todd Baugh.

In an opinion filed Wednesday, the court writes Judge Baugh's actions warrant suspension from the bench without pay for 31 days, starting December 1, 2014. Baugh’s current term in office ends on December 31, and he is not seeking re-election.

The matter comes after last August’s sentencing of former Billings teacher Stacey Rambold, for the rape of a 14-year-old student, who later committed suicide. Baugh made comments, saying the victim acted “older than her chronological age,” sparking a public outcry across the nation. The court also orders Baugh to appear on July 1 for the delivery of a public censure.

A formal complaint was filed by the Judicial Standards Commission against Judge Baugh in February. Judge Baugh has waived formal proceedings.

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