warrants the sanction of removal , notwithstanding his previously unblemished record on the bench and the testimony as to his character and reputation , '' the panel ruled . Judge sent two men to jail after a phone call in courtroom . New York legal commission removes him from office . Through his attorney , judge apologizes for overreacting .
Judge sent two men to jail after a phone call in courtroom . New York legal commission removes him from office . Through his attorney , judge apologizes for overreacting .