Vincent August Sicari held down two careers -- one as a comedian , the other as a judge . `` In the course of his routines , Sicari has demeaned certain people based on national origin and religion and has revealed his political leanings , '' the judges wrote . He was also an actor and director of some movies in his native Italy. Sicari -- until today a municipal court judge in South Hackensack -- chose comedy . Court ruled that parts of his act could cast doubt on his impartiality ; Sicari disputed that .
Vincent August Sicari held down two careers -- one as a comedian , the other as a judge . He was also an actor and director of some movies in his native Italy. Sicari -- until today a municipal court judge in South Hackensack -- chose comedy . Court ruled that parts of his act could cast doubt on his impartiality ; Sicari disputed that .