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More questions and fall-out following Judge Kent's guilty plea

By Douglas A. Berman

I am most interested in the plea and sentencing issues in light of the ugliness surrounding the crimes and prosecution of now-former federal district judge Samuel Kent (basics here).  But, as detailed in these stories, this notable case stirs up a lot of other interesting legal issues: From the Houston Chronicle here, "Congressman wants Kent impeached." From the National Law Journal here, "Kent's abrupt retirement shrouded in mystery" From the Sex Crimes blog here, "Will Judge Kent have to Register as a Sex Offender?" The Chronicle story spotlights how Kent's latest claim of mental disabilities could lead to attempts to re-open some cases: Kent told a judge Monday that he?s been treated for diabetes and psychiatric and psychological problems for the past three years...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on February 25, 2009 (boomark / email).