Judge Stefanie C. Moon of Florida was suspended for 10 days by the Supreme Court of Florida for violating judicial canons. Her infractions included making campaign donations to Democratic candidates and improperly discussing her re-election campaign. The court ruled that these actions were inappropriate for a judge, emphasizing strict adherence to rules against political endorsements. The suspension and public reprimand, along with a fine of $2,115, illustrate the lower tolerance for violations among state judges compared to their federal counterparts, where repercussions are less severe.
A Florida state court judge, Stefanie C. Moon, faced a 10-day suspension from the Supreme Court of Florida for violating judicial canons, including campaign donations and discussing her own re-election campaign.
Judicial canons dictate strict rules against political endorsements; even minor infractions, such as a $35 donation, can result in reprimands, highlighting the importance of judges maintaining judicial impartiality.
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