Jul 30, 2010
Judge Sharon Keller Asks Texas High Court to Vacate Public Warning
In a petition for writ of mandamus, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller has asked the state Supreme Court to vacate the public warning the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued to her on July 16 due to her conduct in connection with the 2007 execution of convicted murderer Michael Richard. Keller alleges that the commission lacked authority under the state constitution to issue the public warning and asks the Supreme Court to dismiss all charges against her.