Judicial Conduct Board responds to Justice Eakin's November 19. 2015 request to "remove the matter to the Court of Judicial Discipline immediately."

James Schwartzman

Vice Chairman

Judicial Conduct Board

Letter addressed to William Costopoulos Esquire.

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In summary, the Board's completion of the investigation is necessary to fulfill our responsibility to determine if probable cause exists to file formal charges in the Court of Judicial Discipline and, if appropriate, present the case in support of the charges. The Board will not abdicate its duties and responsibilities in this regard and will conduct a full investigation as provided for by the Judicial Conduct Board's Rules of Procedure.