MatcomNews Update: Trial Delayed For 'Penis-Pump' Judge

[matcom]

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TULSA, Okla. --Former Creek County District Judge Donald Thompson's trial on allegations he exposed himself during court proceedings was canceled Tuesday after his lawyers argued he deserved a preliminary hearing because of changes in the charges.

Thompson's trial on three counts of indecent exposure had been expected to begin next Monday in Bristow. But in a filing last week, prosecutors changed the dates on which Thompson was alleged to have exposed himself to an employee while masturbating with a penis pump.

Prosecutors broadened the possible dates of indecent exposure from three to 49.

Special Judge C. Allen McCall granted the defense's request for a preliminary hearing because of the changes in the charges. He set the hearing date for Dec. 7.

A September trial date was postponed after McCall quashed a 350-member jury pool based on a defense motion. Thompson's lawyers had argued that the group was unacceptable because a judge who had recused himself from the case had participated in assembling the jurors.

Thompson, 58, spent more than 20 years on the bench before stepping down more than a year ago. He previously had waived his preliminary hearing on the three counts.

Prosecutors originally alleged Thompson masturbated with a penis pump under his robe while presiding over two murder trials and a civil trial in 2003. Thompson denies the allegations and said the penis pump seized in the case was a gag gift from a friend.

http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2005/11/07/judges_indecent_exposure_trial_postponed?mode=PF

[rug]

1. I hope the Carolina Cheerleaders get on this jury.

[underpants]

2. BAM!

this thread is OVER!

:bounce:

[TOhioLiberal]

3. Don't shake his hand...

...you don't know (or probably want to know) where it's been...:evilgrin:

[WCGreen]

4. Penis Pump.....

Damn, those things have got to hurt...

But under the robe while on the bench....

Classy...