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'This is like the Russian mafia': L.A. judge elections see unusual drama
- Latest development: Judge Robert Draper faces reelection amid health concerns and a pending removal hearing.
- Draper, 84, is described as battling health decline while remaining on the bench.
- Thompson has attacked Connolly as a “rogue judge” amid a bitter campaign dynamic.
- The Los Angeles County Bar Association rated Connolly best qualified among the contested judges.
- Draper faces removal allegations, with a hearing expected to last into early May.
- Valbuena, a gay Muslim, cites lived experience to bring empathy to the bench.
- The campaign links to endorsers and PACs, reflecting insider support within the judiciary.
- Connolly has faced past admonishments and questions about his conduct in court.
- The race drew cross-border attention after a jury and legal opinions in local media.
- The judge race in LA County has become a focal point for debates on judicial accountability.
- Public responses show concerns about due process and judicial integrity in the elections.
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