Judge Violated Ethical Rule Through Photoshopped Campaign Ad Using Obama

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A judge elected last year is found to have violated an ethical rule and is hereby suspended for two years. The West Virginian local judge photoshopped a campaign ad showing then-President Obama drinking beer with the judge's rival that caused a stir among Facebook users and colleagues for foul play.

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Judge, Campaign, Barack Obama, Sanctions, Supreme Court, West Virginia

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