Texas Judge Accused of Seeking ‘More Than a 1-Night Stand’ Is Suspended

A Texas judge who has been accused of offering to help a defendant in his courtroom find another attorney in exchange for a relationship that was "more than a one-night stand" has been suspended from the bench, with pay.

Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law Judge Donald Jackson, 59, was suspended this morning by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, reports the Houston Chronicle. If convicted on the misdemeanor charge of official oppression he is facing, he could be sentenced to a maximum of one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

He earns $140,000 annually.

Earlier coverage:

ABAJournal.com: "Indictment Alleges Judge Sought ‘More Than a 1-Night Stand’ From Defendant"