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Complaint merits discussion

Criminal Court Judge Rebecca Stern has confirmed that she has filed a lengthy complaint with the Tennessee Court of the Judiciary alleging violations of judicial ethical standards by Sessions Court Judges Bob Moon and David Bales. Her public statement opens a window that is usually left closed unless the Court of the Judiciary ultimately reprimands a judge. Though it would be unfair at this stage to leap to conclusions, her complaint raises issues that merit discussion.