An investigative panel on Monday alleged that a Putnam County judge appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last year abused her authority through the “improper use” of judicial contempt power “in direct contravention of clearly established procedures and law.
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The panel of the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission filed what is known as “a notice of formal charges” against Judge Anne Maria Gennusa detailing a series of allegations.In one instance, Gennusa is accused of making “undignified comments” and acting illegally when she sent a defendant to jail and ordered the alleged victim to be handcuffed for three hours before reconvening and ordering the victim to be released, according to the charges.
Video recordings of the hearing “did not support” Gennusa’s contempt order and written findings, the panel found.
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