Minnesota judge's suspension draws fire from challengers
April 15, 2010
Minnesota: Judge Timothy L. Blakely, of the First Judicial District of Minnesota, will be facing three different challengers this year to his incumbency. Two of his opponents for this year's race are bring to light Blakely's recent six month suspension for profiting from his position on the court. Of the three candidates who are announced, Lawrence Clark, Shelly Rohr, and Stephen Baker, Clark and Baker have included references on their campaign website referring to the suspension.[1]
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Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Minnesota • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Minnesota
State courts:
Minnesota Supreme Court • Minnesota Court of Appeals • Minnesota District Courts • Minnesota Problem-Solving Courts • Minnesota Tax Court • Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
State resources:
Courts in Minnesota • Minnesota judicial elections • Judicial selection in Minnesota
