From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Judge reprimanded after repairing guns in court A US judge took out his guns and started repairing them with a screwdriver while he was presiding over jury selection in court. Judge H Lon Harper, in Houston, Texas, pulled out two single-action Colt revolvers from under his robes and set them down on the bench next to his gavel, hammer and law books. "Almost all the judges carry guns. I just should have just kept mine under the robe instead of outside of it with a screwdriver," Harper said. "I guess I won't do any more handgun repair on the bench." The State Commission on Judicial Conduct ruled that District Judge Harper failed to act in a dignified manner and failed to maintain order and decorum in the courtroom. The commission also cited Harper for allowing a court bailiff to read a British tabloid newspaper during jury selection. Last updated: 13:12 Thursday 13th July 2000. Kate Cormack Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
