2-Month Hiatus for 'Socially Inept' Judge re Conduct 'Akin to Stalking'
A 51-year-old Pennsylvania judge who was so clueless with women that he didn’t realize his repeated calls and unannounced visits to the homes and offices of female attorneys might be unwelcome has been suspended without pay for two months.
Described by his own lawyer as “socially inept and challenged with women,” North East District Judge Gerard Alonge apologized in court. His lawyer said his client is satisfied with the punishment imposed by the Court of Judicial Discipline, the Associated Press reports.
The judge’s “bizarre and weird” conduct was described by the seven-member court in its opinion as “akin to ‘stalking.’ “
Earlier coverage:
ABAJournal.com (July 2009): “Ethics Complaint Says Judge Harassed Women”
ABAJournal.com (April 2010): “Socially Awkward Judge Was ‘a Little Creepy,’ Asst. DA Tells Ethics Panel”
