Crime & Justice

Judge Groped, Kissed Women Who Sought Help With Charges, DOJ Claims

ABUSING POWER

Bobby Joe Smith, who's charged with bribery and civil-rights violations, allegedly solicited sexual favors from three women who had asked him for help with their traffic offenses.

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