Samuel Kent timeline
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NOW Asks Congress to Investigate U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent
If he’s found to have committed sexual harassment himself, one can reasonably conclude that he does not consider that a serious issue. Read more
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U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Sex Complaint Becomes Physical
GALVESTON — When Cathy McBroom complained in May that she had been sexually harassed by U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent, she wasn’t just... Read more
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5th Circuit Judicial Council Faces Pressure to Take Further Action in Sex Harassment Complaint
When I heard the outcome of my complaint to the 5th Circuit Judicial Council, I was shocked that Judge Kent's conduct was not viewed more... Read more
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U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent's Social Conduct Prompts Further Investigation
It is improper for judges to seek or accept gifts from those with business before their courts, but whether it is proper for judges to jump into a... Read more
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U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Denies Charges of Sexual Abuse
HOUSTON -- U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent found himself on the other side of the bench Sept. 3 as he pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual abuse... Read more
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U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Case Judge Enforces Gag Order
Citing a small handful of news stories to support his decision, U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson took a big step and issued a gag order in the... Read more
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U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Faced with New Indictment by Federal Grand Jury
Only weeks away from a trial stemming from sexual abuse of an employee, a federal judge in Houston has now been indicted for attacking another... Read more
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New Criminal Charges Reopens U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Investigation
New criminal charges against U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent has prompted the 5th Circuit judicial council to reopen its judicial misconduct... Read more
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U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Pleads Guilty as Trial Set to Begin
As a judge, Samuel Kent probably saw many defendants take a last minute plea agreement as jurors filed into the courthouse. This time it was Kent... Read more
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Media Outlets Call for Dissolution of U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent's Case Gag Order
The Houston Chronicle and other media have asked the judge overseeing the criminal case of U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent to dissolve a gag order... Read more
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Impeachment Process Underway
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Congressional impeachment proceedings could begin today against disgraced U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent of Houston,... Read more
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Judicial Council Refuses U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent's Disability Status
Former U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent tried to blame his sexual attacks of female staff members on alcoholism and mental illness, but the Judicial... Read more
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U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Resigns, but Receives Salary While Imprisoned
Convicted felon Samuel Kent agreed to resign from the federal bench - but not until 2010, assuring his retirement salary for another year while he... Read more
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Alleged Victims Speak Out in U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Case Hearing
Two women who accused a federal judge of sexually assaulting them detailed the attacks and their fear of him Wednesday before a congressional panel... Read more
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House Judiciary Committee Votes Unanimously to Refer Articles of Impeachment on Judge Samuel Kent
If things keep moving along as they have this week, former federal judge Samuel Kent won't be earning his salary for much longer. On June 9, a... Read more
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U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Checks into Devens Federal Medical Center
WASHINGTON — Four months after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice, U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent entered a federal medical prison in... Read more
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U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Begins Prison Term while House Considers Impeachment
Former federal judge Samuel Kent began an almost three-year prison term on June 15, while the U.S. House of Representatives cleared its calendar to... Read more
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US House of Representatives Rules to Impeach U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent
This is the first time a federal judge has been convicted of a felony, has reported to prison, and has still not resigned from his office. This... Read more