The Judicial Conduct Commission has not attempted to dismiss the charges against former Circuit Judge Jamie Jameson, an attorney for the commission said Thursday.
Jameson claimed in a news release Wednesday that the commission had “reopened” his case and attempted to dismiss the charges out of a desire to avoid a showdown at the Kentucky Supreme Court that Jameson predicted would go poorly for the JCC.
Jeffrey Mando, the attorney for the commission, said that claim was patently false, as the commission has done nothing of the kind.
Jameson based his assertion on a letter he provided, dated Dec. 19 and referencing JCC case number 2022-250.
The body of the letter reads, in its entirety:
“Dear Judge Jameson: At its last meeting, the Judicial Conduct Commission again considered the complaint filed against you.
“In light of the findings of Fact Conclusions of Law and Final Order, entered November 4, 2022, the Commission determined to take no action as the matter is moot. The matter is concluded.
“Please note that Dr. Joe E. Ellis recused from any consideration of this matter.”
The letter is signed by Executive Secretary Jimmy Shaffer.
Jameson indicated in text messages to The Sun that he believed the letter said “they will review their November 4 order …”
He said he was aware of no other complaints against him the letter could be referencing.
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