Opinion
No. 121769 (3).
July 2, 2002.
Grievance Nos: 02-13892, 02-13896, 02-13904
On order of the Court, the petition for interim suspension is considered, and it is GRANTED. We ORDER that the respondent judge be suspended, with pay, from his position as a judge and that he must refrain from acting as a judge until further order of this Court. The motion to seal the Supreme Court file is also considered, and it is GRANTED, in order to preserve the confidentiality required by MCR 9.222(A). The rule prohibits disclosure of information until a formal complaint is filed. It is intended to protect both the integrity of the investigation, and the reputation of courts and judges involved until the Commission determines that formal proceedings are warranted. With the exception of this order, the Supreme Court file is suppressed and shall remain confidential, until further order of this Court.