Pubdate: Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Source: Deseret News (UT)
Copyright: 2002 Deseret News Publishing Corp.
Contact:  http://www.desnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/124
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - A judge went on indefinite voluntary leave 
after admitting smoking marijuana at a Rolling Stones concert.

A woman told court officials she saw District Judge Thomas Gilbert smoke a 
joint passed along a row of people at an Oct. 12 concert in Detroit, 250 
miles from Traverse City, where Gilbert works.

The woman was from Elk Rapids, a town near Traverse City that lies within 
Gilbert's district.

Gilbert, 45, admitted to the allegations during a meeting this week with 
Chief District Judge Michael Haley and District Judge Thomas J. Phillips. 
He left the bench on Wednesday.

"He's full of shame and regret, and it's just a very sad day for the 
district court," Haley said.
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