Complainant has filed a complaint of judicial misconduct against a magistrate judge in this circuit.
Complainant is a Nevada state deputy district attorney.
Complainant further asserts that respondent requested that complainant release the arrestee and when complainant refused, respondent commented on the facts of the case, the nature and quality of the evidence, and the character of the parties involved. Complainant charges that respondent expressed his opinion that the arrestee was innocent, repeatedly vouched for the arrestee, and personally guaranteed that the arrestee would appear in complainant's jurisdiction to answer the charges. Respondent allegedly stated that he had a local judge standing by who was prepared to release arrestee if complainant would agree. Respondent was requested to file a written response to the complaint. Upon receipt of this response, a Special Committee was appointed pursuant to Misconduct Rule 9 to investigate the complaint.