A federal judge in Kansas was publicly reprimanded Monday for misconduct that included sexually harassing court employees and other “inappropriate behavior,” Law.com reported. The Judicial Council of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, chaired by Circuit Chief Judge Timothy Tymkovich, held that U.S. District Judge Carlos Murguia sexually harassed employees, engaged in an extramarital relationship with a felon who was then on probation, and was “habitually” tardy for court engagements. The order said that evidence and facts associated with the misconduct allegations “are insufficient” to recommend that Judge Murguia be impeached. An order signed by Judge Tymkovich said that the council reached its conclusions after an extensive investigation that included interviews with 23 people and a hearing at which Murguia testified under oath. Judge Murguia admitted the misconduct allegations, apologized for his behavior and promised he would not engage in any inappropriate conduct in the future. He also offered to take any recommended voluntary corrective actions.
