*UPDATE* – We’ve confirmed the Sun Sentinel was writing up “Recusalgate,” when, at 4:56 PM, Stefanie Moon issued the following amended order reversing her earlier decision to not recuse herself off Johnny Weekes‘ case, simultaneously killing the impending Sentinel article …

The Amended Order:

WELL DONE!

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Johnny Weekes filed an appearance on May 28th in a case pending before Stefanie Moon. Yesterday, he filed a motion to recuse based upon “pending Judicial Campaign,” after calling the judge’s office and being told to file appropriate paperwork. Today, despite JEAC Opinions 2011-08 and 84-12, Moon issued an order denying Weekes’ request for a new presiding judge, stating it was “legally insufficient.”

The Order:

JEAC Opinion 2011-08:

And from JEAC Opinion 84-12:

AND IT’S STILL ONLY MAY …

COMING SOON – Bring it on!

UPDATE – SS: Broward judge courts controversy after asking lawyer to join her campaign

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NBC 6 – A question of ethics: Did Broward judge seeking reelection cross the line? (video)

Did Broward Circuit Judge Stefanie Moon violate judicial canons that forbid, among other things, “campaign activity” in courthouses during court hours?

” … NBC6 reached out to Judge Moon for her account of what was said after the recording stopped — offering to follow-up with her after hours when she was outside of the courthouse — but she said she would have no comment and would not address further questions … “

BrowardBeat (October, 2018): Candidate: I Never Authorized Questionable Ad

“Stefanie Moon’s campaign for Broward Circuit Judge is entangled in questions over whether her advertising violated state ethics rules … “

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SS – Supporters of Broward Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips up for reelection blast opponent’s apparent revenge motive

WPLG – Broward Clerk of Courts employee Annette Daniels fired after filing to run for boss’ job